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R457 AWB

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,536 mi
Last recorded69,536 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 AWB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,536 miles

front discs getting worn

marks on vehicle

oil leak ?

rear break pipe getting rusty

rear discs have a lip on edge

rear tyres craking up

Fail 5 Oct 2010 68,871 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs getting worn on inner side

front pads half worn

front tyres wearing on inner side

marks on vehicle

rear break pipe getting rusty

rear discs getting worn on inner side

rear pads under half worn

rust under vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,245 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,051 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,595 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 23,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 20,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,203 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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R457 AWB is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R457 AWB, 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 R457 AWB registered?

R457 AWB is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R457 AWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 AWB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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