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R118 EBW

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,152 mi
Last recorded70,152 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 EBW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 70,152 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 68,969 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 68,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 63,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 54,689 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 44,910 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 34,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,267 miles

O/S/F Wheel slightly binding and sqeaks, advise repair

SRS Airbag warning light on, advise repair

Fail 10 Apr 2012 25,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

O/S/F Wheel slightly binding and sqeaks, advise repair

SRS Airbag warning light on, advise repair

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,517 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 23,517 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,207 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 22,207 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,194 miles

4 x tyres perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,062 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 14,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,640 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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R118 EBW is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R118 EBW, 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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What year was R118 EBW registered?

R118 EBW is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R118 EBW safe to buy?

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