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R237 FWV

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,132 mi
Last recorded84,132 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 FWV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear corrosion in wheel arch

Nearside Rear trail arm bushes soft

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear trail arm bushes soft

foot brake travel

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front offside front/nearside rear /offside rear/front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 84,132 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread bald and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear corrosion in wheel arch

Nearside Rear heavily perished and cracked

Nearside Rear trail arm bushes soft

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear trail arm bushes soft

foot brake travel

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front offside front/nearside rear /offside rear/front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,176 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear silencer deterioating

Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,562 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 79,236 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,946 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,183 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 76,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 73,970 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear wheel arch is rusty.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,094 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Mar 2008 71,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2007 68,145 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 68,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,276 miles

both offside tyres wearing on outer edges

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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R237 FWV is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R237 FWV, 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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R237 FWV is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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