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S983 RTG

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,240 mi
Last recorded142,240 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 RTG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 142,240 miles

exhaust and body corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 134,039 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 128,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 128,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 124,078 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 124,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 111,355 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 111,355 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 97,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f small crack in screen head lamp on low mark

Pass 11 Nov 2005 83,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2005 83,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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S983 RTG is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S983 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 S983 RTG registered?

S983 RTG is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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