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R108 BKN

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,716 mi
Last recorded118,716 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 BKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Lower corrosion to sill area

Pass 10 Mar 2017 114,594 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 109,814 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 109,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,904 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 104,904 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 99,790 miles

clutch pedel anti slip missing /rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

clutch pedel anti slip missing /rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Mar 2013 95,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,917 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,736 miles

exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 87,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,749 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 18 Mar 2010 82,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 16 Feb 2009 77,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,694 miles

air bag light on

Pass 4 Mar 2008 73,448 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,993 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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R108 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R108 BKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R108 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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