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R170 JGC

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,451 mi
Last recorded40,451 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 May 2018 40,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,901 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,865 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,599 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,007 miles

surface corrosion to all steering,suspension,brake and exhaust components

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,993 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,409 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,096 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,348 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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R170 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R170 JGC, 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 R170 JGC registered?

R170 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R170 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 JGC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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