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R24 JHR

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,349 mi
Last recorded91,349 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 JHR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,828 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

the r/n/s and the f/n/s tyres are worn on the outside edges

Fail 4 Aug 2014 82,828 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

the r/n/s and the f/n/s tyres are worn on the outside edges

Pass 12 Aug 2013 74,242 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

the r/o/s service brake is slightly low

Fail 12 Aug 2013 74,242 miles

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

rear brake discs are corroded

the r/o/s service brake is slightly low

Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,541 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 65,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,593 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 61,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,489 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,765 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,251 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 48,251 miles

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 25 Aug 2006 46,274 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 43,451 miles

Nearside Front 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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R24 JHR is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R24 JHR, 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 R24 JHR registered?

R24 JHR is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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