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R301 DKG

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,231 mi
Last recorded168,231 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 DKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 168,231 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 168,231 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 161,559 miles

advise exhaust

Fail 27 May 2009 161,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2008 155,542 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 155,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 144,324 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 134,967 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 134,693 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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R301 DKG is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R301 DKG, 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 R301 DKG registered?

R301 DKG is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R301 DKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 DKG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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