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R138 NDC

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,825 mi
Last recorded52,825 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 NDC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

n/s/r service brake low effort

Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,802 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

both rear wheels binding on.

n/s/r service brake low effort

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,802 miles

Both rear brakes binding on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Service brake low effort.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe coroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 49,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 46,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,863 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s front wheel trim missing †damage to o/s door

rear wiper split

wet day

Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,587 miles

n/s front door catching wing

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2005 29,976 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jun 2005 29,976 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

rear wiper blade split

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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R138 NDC is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R138 NDC, 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 R138 NDC registered?

R138 NDC is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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