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R541 SLK

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,880 mi
Last recorded55,880 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 SLK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,880 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 55,880 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,317 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,317 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,414 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,432 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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R541 SLK is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R541 SLK, 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 R541 SLK registered?

R541 SLK is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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