MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
floor/chassis rusty
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corroded exhaust system
n/s/f tyre near legal limit worn on outer edge& outer tyre sidewall damaged
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
headlamp masks/converters fitted
oil leak
temporary fuel cap fitted
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?
Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R128 BNV is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R128 BNV, 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 R128 BNV registered?
R128 BNV is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R128 BNV safe to buy?
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