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R227 FTU

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,028 mi
Last recorded65,028 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 FTU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,028 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 64,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,977 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 58,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,298 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,334 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 56,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to the subframe

Pass 31 May 2006 52,964 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 52,964 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 49,830 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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R227 FTU is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R227 FTU, 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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What year was R227 FTU registered?

R227 FTU is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R227 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 FTU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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