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R403 ULK

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,200 mi
Last recorded42,200 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 ULK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,200 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 42,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,016 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,227 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 33,227 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,687 miles

Battery insecure

Both outer c.v gaiters heavily perished.

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 29,687 miles

Battery insecure

Both outer c.v gaiters heavily perished.

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,004 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,619 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 21,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,834 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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R403 ULK is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R403 ULK, 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 R403 ULK registered?

R403 ULK is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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