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R561 SGC

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,396 mi
Last recorded28,396 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 SGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,396 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,049 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,744 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 23,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,991 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 20,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 20,886 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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R561 SGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R561 SGC, 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 SGC registered?

R561 SGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R561 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 SGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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