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S982 RTG

1998 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,599 mi
Last recorded110,599 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 RTG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 110,599 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking Brake Performance 17%

Slight hand brake travel

Fail 10 Feb 2010 110,549 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight hand brake travel

Pass 12 Feb 2009 104,986 miles

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

LIMITED RESERVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL.

VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODING.

Fail 3 Feb 2009 104,986 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

LIMITED RESERVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL.

VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODING.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 95,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 84,227 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 73,114 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S982 RTG is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S982 RTG, 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 S982 RTG registered?

S982 RTG is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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