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W301 SFJ

2000 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,013 mi
Last recorded94,013 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Charade56,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 SFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,013 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,226 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 85,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,123 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 76,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper starting to smear screen in operation

Fail 16 Feb 2009 66,901 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper starting to smear screen in operation

Fail 20 Feb 2008 59,010 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 59,010 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,917 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 51,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,485 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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W301 SFJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 56,173 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 W301 SFJ, 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 26 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W301 SFJ?

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What year was W301 SFJ registered?

W301 SFJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W301 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W301 SFJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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