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R348 WAM

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,885 mi
Last recorded75,885 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 WAM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 75,885 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 67,336 miles

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

o/s/f door check strap missing

Fail 20 May 2014 67,328 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

o/s/f door check strap missing

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

Pass 22 May 2013 63,555 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 63,555 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 57,556 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 57,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 52,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 51,341 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 49,792 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 49,792 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 47,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,764 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 45,236 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,253 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 43,253 miles

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

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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R348 WAM is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R348 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 R348 WAM registered?

R348 WAM is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R348 WAM safe to buy?

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