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R65 RVJ

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,099 mi
Last recorded70,099 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 RVJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,099 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,304 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 52,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,091 miles

Both windscreen wipers split at ends but still clearing screen

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,375 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 37,045 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 36,999 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 35,569 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2009 35,569 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 33,869 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 33,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2007 31,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

nearside cv boot perishing

offside cv boot perishing

Pass 9 May 2007 31,856 miles

engine oil leak

nearside cv boot perishing

offside cv boot perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,191 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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R65 RVJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R65 RVJ, 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 R65 RVJ registered?

R65 RVJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R65 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 RVJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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