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R193 JGC

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,651 mi
Last recorded88,651 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,651 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,939 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 87,916 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance Both sides (1.4.A.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,325 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 85,325 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,551 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,763 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,418 miles

All 4 tyres are between 2 & 3 mm

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,722 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,590 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,212 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,775 miles

O/S/R shock starting to leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 54,042 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 45,012 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2006 49,199 miles

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

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

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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R193 JGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,196 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 R193 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R193 JGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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