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R355 NMW

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,210 mi
Last recorded81,210 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 NMW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 81,210 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 81,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 77,527 miles

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

Front and rear tyres are different sizes but are the same size across each axle

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

Fail 13 May 2014 77,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front and rear tyres are different sizes but are the same size across each axle

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

Fail 3 May 2014 77,450 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 77,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 19 Apr 2013 73,649 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,649 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,743 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,009 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,323 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,602 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 60,632 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 60,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,440 miles

alternator and steering belts split

battery positive loose

both outer cv boots heavily perished

centre section corroded

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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R355 NMW is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 1,295cc 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 R355 NMW, 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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R355 NMW is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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