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A12 GTX

1989 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,946 mi
Last recorded55,946 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GTX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,946 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 51,928 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,990 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 44,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,841 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,538 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 42,498 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 42,494 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking at connection with tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper leaking at bleed nipple (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part wrong side of shockabsorber (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2013 41,861 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,251 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 33,541 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 33,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 25,024 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 25,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,412 miles

engine has been de-maped to pass emissions

Fail 5 Jun 2006 15,412 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brakes have a 21% imbalance

nearside outer door handle insecure but still opens door

plastic covers over outer sills preventing inspection

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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A12 GTX is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1989 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 54,480 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 A12 GTX, 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 37 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 GTX registered?

A12 GTX is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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