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B362 PLJ

1984 Daihatsu Charade

Red Diesel 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,941 mi
Last recorded61,941 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1984 Daihatsu Charade40,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB362 PLJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,941 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 61,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,576 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 51,219 miles

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

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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B362 PLJ is a 1984 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B362 PLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B362 PLJ registered?

B362 PLJ is a 1984 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 October 1984.

Is B362 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B362 PLJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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