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R331 BKN

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,056 mi
Last recorded95,056 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 BKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 95,056 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper incorrect size

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

starter motor faulty

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,132 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,226 miles

Rear shock obsorbers worn

Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,068 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 68,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,075 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 65,075 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,418 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 59,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,113 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 56,113 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 38,891 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,475 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,669 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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R331 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R331 BKN, 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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R331 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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