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S951 BTT

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,571 mi
Last recorded49,571 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 BTT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 49,571 miles

Nearside Front brake starting to bind.

front brake pads starting to wear thin.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 49,566 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake starting to bind.

front brake pads starting to wear thin.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,431 miles

n/s/r shock absorber soft.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 43,431 miles

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber soft.

o/s/r tyre almost perished not to chords yet.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,003 miles

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

o/s/r tyre almost perished not to chords yet.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r tyre almost perished not to chords yet.

Pass 31 May 2013 35,078 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f+o/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,624 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,177 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 27,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers split

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,045 miles

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

front to rear brake pipes in platic trunking

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

stonechips in front windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2005 22,435 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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S951 BTT is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S951 BTT, 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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S951 BTT is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 November 1998.

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