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R617 OCD

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,577 mi
Last recorded50,577 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 OCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 50,577 miles

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

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,819 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 48,817 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,772 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,724 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,815 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 45,815 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,971 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,761 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,761 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 33,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,604 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 30,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,340 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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R617 OCD is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R617 OCD, 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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R617 OCD is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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