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R220 JGC

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,038 mi
Last recorded77,038 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 71,742 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pedal in poor condition

cracked front number plate

oil leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,072 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,588 miles

nearside wiper starting to smear screen.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,724 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 50,904 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 44,818 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,023 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 42,022 miles

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

rear tyres rubber perished

tail pipe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,561 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,740 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 36,451 miles

pin hole in o/s cvj boot

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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R220 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R220 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 R220 JGC registered?

R220 JGC is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R220 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 JGC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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