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R473 MHC

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,523 mi
Last recorded43,523 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 MHC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2014 43,523 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,408 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,433 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 35,433 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,746 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,919 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,427 miles

both rear tyres slightly parished

Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,897 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 21,992 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 21,960 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

gear oil leak

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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R473 MHC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R473 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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What year was R473 MHC registered?

R473 MHC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R473 MHC safe to buy?

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