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R256 ADX

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,113 mi
Last recorded106,113 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 ADX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 106,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 95,781 miles

(5) Offside rear lamp glass broken

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 95,781 miles

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

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

(5) Offside rear lamp glass broken

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 88,864 miles

(5) Offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape.

(6) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 79,021 miles

AS PREVIOUS VT32 No123730146465

Fail 9 Feb 2006 78,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

(6) Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

(6) Nearside rear wheel bent.

(6) Rear exhaust box corroded.

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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R256 ADX is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R256 ADX, 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 R256 ADX registered?

R256 ADX is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R256 ADX safe to buy?

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