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R124 VAJ

1997 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,332 mi
Last recorded62,332 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 VAJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 62,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 49,316 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 46,528 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 46,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R124 VAJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 64,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R124 VAJ, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R124 VAJ registered?

R124 VAJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R124 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 VAJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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