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B377 CAV

1985 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,373 mi
Last recorded47,373 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Daihatsu Charade56,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB377 CAV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 47,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front coilsprings have slight corrosion

both rear coilsprings have slight corrosion.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 47,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,934 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

both front track control arm bushes slightly perished

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,162 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 41,162 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,882 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,721 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 40,574 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 40,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 40,121 miles

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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B377 CAV is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B377 CAV, 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.

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What year was B377 CAV registered?

B377 CAV is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 January 1985.

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