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B217 FKW

1985 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,943 mi
Last recorded34,943 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Daihatsu Charade56,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB217 FKW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 34,943 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 34,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 33,153 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 33,153 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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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B217 FKW is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 56,226 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 B217 FKW, 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 41 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B217 FKW registered?

B217 FKW is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B217 FKW safe to buy?

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