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B444 REL

1984 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Diesel 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,799 mi
Last recorded6,799 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1984 Daihatsu Charade40,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB444 REL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 6,799 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2010 6,794 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,754 miles

Front Lower 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)

Fail 28 May 2009 5,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Lower 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)

Pass 28 May 2008 4,452 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 4,452 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 2,745 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 2,710 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 99,908 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 99,881 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 96,642 miles

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

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

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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B444 REL is a 1984 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 B444 REL, 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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B444 REL is a 1984 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 November 1984.

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