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R260 RPY

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,334 mi
Last recorded48,334 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 RPY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,334 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded except nearside front

Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,053 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,584 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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R260 RPY is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R260 RPY, 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 R260 RPY registered?

R260 RPY is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R260 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 RPY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R260 RPY have outstanding finance?

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