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R734 ESC

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,806 mi
Last recorded81,806 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 ESC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,806 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,640 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,399 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,176 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 80,490 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 75,189 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 75,189 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,603 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 73,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 71,577 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 71,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R734 ESC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R734 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.

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What year was R734 ESC registered?

R734 ESC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R734 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R734 ESC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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