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A916 BJM

1984 Daihatsu Charade

Beige Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,605 mi
Last recorded75,605 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1984 Daihatsu Charade40,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA916 BJM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 72,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 72,026 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 71,516 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,759 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,153 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,609 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 68,609 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has different tread pattern to o/s/r

oil leak from engine

spare tyre flat and perished

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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A916 BJM is a 1984 Daihatsu Charade in Beige with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 40,248 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 A916 BJM, 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 42 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A916 BJM is a 1984 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 21 May 1984.

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