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R121 FHU

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,982 mi
Last recorded84,982 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 FHU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,982 miles

Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (intermittent, ok at time of test)

Offside Front damage to drivers door

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 84,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (intermittent, ok at time of test)

Offside Front damage to drivers door

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,416 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,334 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 79,334 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,968 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 76,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,319 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 74,319 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,279 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 72,279 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,753 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,608 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 65,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,222 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,022 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,485 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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R121 FHU is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R121 FHU, 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 R121 FHU registered?

R121 FHU is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R121 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 FHU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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