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R286 XDB

1997 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,027 mi
Last recorded103,027 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 XDB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,027 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 102,305 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 98,672 miles

Corrosion to exhaust.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 96,465 miles

Offside rear tyre near limit.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 94,174 miles

Advice on condition of front brake discs.

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 89,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 86,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,675 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 76,775 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 76,775 miles

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

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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R286 XDB is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R286 XDB, 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 R286 XDB registered?

R286 XDB is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 October 1997.

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