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R690 ESC

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,058 mi
Last recorded35,058 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 ESC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,058 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2009 35,058 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,506 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 29,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,904 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 25,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

car lying low at o/s. no reason found

Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,279 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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R690 ESC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R690 ESC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R690 ESC registered?

R690 ESC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R690 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 ESC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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