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R137 WPU

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,923 mi
Last recorded77,923 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 WPU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,923 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 77,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,706 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 74,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 70,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 70,887 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate in poor condition.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 67,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,897 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 62,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,290 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,905 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 51,905 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 45,700 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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R137 WPU is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R137 WPU, 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 R137 WPU registered?

R137 WPU is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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