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R350 BKN

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,609 mi
Last recorded98,609 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 BKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 98,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres deteriorating

exhaust corroded

fuel line slightly corroded

rear brakes imbalance 25%

Fail 31 May 2012 98,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres deteriorating

exhaust corroded

fuel line slightly corroded

rear brakes imbalance 25%

Pass 6 Jun 2011 96,427 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 96,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,663 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 87,829 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 87,826 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 80,651 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2007 73,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 68,359 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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R350 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R350 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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R350 BKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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