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R29 KWV

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,330 mi
Last recorded49,330 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 KWV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,714 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,441 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 43,441 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,393 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 40,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,765 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 36,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 33,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

both rear tyres perished

wipers starting to split

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,296 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,567 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,310 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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R29 KWV is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R29 KWV, 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 R29 KWV registered?

R29 KWV is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R29 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 KWV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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