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S998 RRT

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,984 mi
Last recorded83,984 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 RRT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,984 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 83,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,344 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 83,334 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,642 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,555 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 81,555 miles

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,859 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,701 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 77,066 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,736 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 69,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 66,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 59,806 miles

Nearside front brake is binding slightly.

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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S998 RRT is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S998 RRT, 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 S998 RRT registered?

S998 RRT is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S998 RRT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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