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R347 WAM

1998 Daihatsu Charade

White Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,344 mi
Last recorded77,344 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 WAM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 73,695 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,099 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2008 49,268 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp slightly danaged

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,268 miles

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

o/s headlamp slightly danaged

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,192 miles

n/s wiper blade just starting to split

o/s rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 7 Aug 2007 46,192 miles

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

n/s wiper blade just starting to split

o/s rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 13 Nov 2006 44,346 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

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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R347 WAM is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R347 WAM, 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 R347 WAM registered?

R347 WAM is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R347 WAM safe to buy?

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