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R134 GWV

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,549 mi
Last recorded38,549 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 GWV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,549 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,778 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,199 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 17,964 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,365 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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R134 GWV is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R134 GWV, 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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How do I check the history of R134 GWV?

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What year was R134 GWV registered?

R134 GWV is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R134 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 GWV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R134 GWV have outstanding finance?

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