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R294 OCJ

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,853 mi
Last recorded65,853 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 OCJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,500 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,038 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,163 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,296 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 46,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,986 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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R294 OCJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey 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 R294 OCJ, 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 R294 OCJ registered?

R294 OCJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R294 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 OCJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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