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R47 OFX

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,175 mi
Last recorded111,175 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 OFX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 111,175 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Dec 2012 106,130 miles

oil leak from sump

Fail 4 Dec 2012 106,130 miles

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 8 Nov 2011 99,638 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 99,638 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 94,279 miles

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2010 94,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,973 miles

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

offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2008 81,786 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 81,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,804 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 70,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,913 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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R47 OFX is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R47 OFX, 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 R47 OFX registered?

R47 OFX is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 July 1998.

Is R47 OFX safe to buy?

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