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R561 MMR

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,253 mi
Last recorded141,253 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 MMR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2013 141,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both inner+outer sills,floor pans,rear wheelboxes etc showing corrosion/corroded

bumpers,body panels damaged/temp repaired tatty etc

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

n/s indicator side repeater lens missing

n/s mirror unit slightly loose/temp repaired

Pass 30 Aug 2012 127,270 miles

front bumper repaired with tape

mirrors repaired with tape

nearside indicator lens missing

Fail 30 Aug 2012 127,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

mirrors repaired with tape

nearside indicator lens missing

front bumper repaired with tape

Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wipers split

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s front side repeter lens missing but fine

n/s mirror unit damaged+slightly loose

rear bumper

rear tyres slightly perrished

rear wheelboxes corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

underside showing corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2011 111,922 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wipers split

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s front side repeter lens missing but fine

n/s mirror unit damaged+slightly loose

rear bumper

rear tyres slightly perrished

rear wheelboxes corroded

rear wiper deteriorated

underside showing corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2010 106,182 miles

Front tyres wearing low

center to rear exaust rusty

front brake discs rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2010 105,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

center to rear exaust rusty

front brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,465 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 94,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,917 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 83,917 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,245 miles

rear exhaust rusty

rear tyres low

Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,717 miles

center exhaust getting rusty

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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R561 MMR is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R561 MMR, 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 R561 MMR registered?

R561 MMR is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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