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R685 TNN

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,628 mi
Last recorded59,628 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 TNN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,628 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 59,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,895 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front c.v boots perishing

difficult to see front pads

difficult to see front to rear brake pipes due to covers

exhaust back box rusty and slight leak

fuel cap is not the specifically for this vehicle but does seal and lock

Fail 23 Mar 2009 52,854 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front c.v boots perishing

difficult to see front pads

difficult to see front to rear brake pipes due to covers

exhaust back box rusty and slight leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,801 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 47,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,368 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 41,368 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

o/s/r outer sill weak

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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R685 TNN is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R685 TNN, 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 R685 TNN registered?

R685 TNN is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R685 TNN safe to buy?

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