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R290 FOT

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,319 mi
Last recorded69,319 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 FOT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,682 miles

re test. original test carried out by k. sheppard

Fail 15 Jun 2013 62,682 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 53,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 517,104 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,218 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 50,218 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,529 miles

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

power steering belt starting to crack

Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,933 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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R290 FOT is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R290 FOT, 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 R290 FOT registered?

R290 FOT is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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