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R186 RSN

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,112 mi
Last recorded57,112 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 RSN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,853 miles

body & components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2009 53,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body & components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,254 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 51,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,953 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 48,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,261 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 45,261 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 40,678 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 40,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

INTERMEDIATE & REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS HEAVILY CORRODED

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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R186 RSN is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R186 RSN, 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 R186 RSN registered?

R186 RSN is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R186 RSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 RSN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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