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R356 NMW

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,995 mi
Last recorded45,995 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 NMW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,995 miles

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

Rear brake imbalance 37%

Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,523 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 43,523 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,887 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,080 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 40,080 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,880 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,746 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 37,746 miles

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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R356 NMW is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R356 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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What year was R356 NMW registered?

R356 NMW is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R356 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 NMW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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