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R722 ESC

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,918 mi
Last recorded68,918 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 ESC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2009 68,918 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 68,918 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 63,745 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 60,325 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 60,325 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 54,414 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 54,403 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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R722 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 R722 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

How do I check the history of R722 ESC?

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What year was R722 ESC registered?

R722 ESC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R722 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 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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