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S968 SDW

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,627 mi
Last recorded57,627 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 SDW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,627 miles

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

both front brake discbackplates deterioated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,651 miles

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

both front brake disc cover backplates deterioated

Fail 5 Jun 2015 55,651 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake disc cover backplates deterioated

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,116 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 53,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,143 miles

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot deterioated

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 15 May 2012 47,029 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 45,470 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,714 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 41,907 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,871 miles

evidence of slight leak from o/s rear shocker

Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,242 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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S968 SDW is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S968 SDW, 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 S968 SDW registered?

S968 SDW is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is S968 SDW safe to buy?

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