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R462 MHC

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,280 mi
Last recorded86,280 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 MHC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,280 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,240 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 80,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,803 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 69,803 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,070 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 61,666 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front grill insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,111 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,027 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,583 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,583 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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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R462 MHC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R462 MHC, 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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R462 MHC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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