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Y214 VHR

2001 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,108 mi
Last recorded100,108 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Charade50,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 VHR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 100,108 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

drivers sun visor broken but not affecting view ahead

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 3 May 2011 95,152 miles

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

difficulty in achieving emission limits, idle speed slightly high

Fail 28 Apr 2011 95,137 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,970 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 88,970 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 80,962 miles

sump rusted and leaking , rocker box gasket leaking.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 74,583 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,583 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 66,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,162 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,404 miles

slight damage n/s/f subframe.

Fail 7 Jun 2006 58,404 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight damage n/s/f subframe.

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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Y214 VHR is a 2001 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 2001 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 50,479 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 Y214 VHR, 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 25 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y214 VHR is a 2001 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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