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C179 VGX

1986 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

19,990 mi
Last recorded19,990 miles
Recorded on15 May 2006
Typical for 1986 Daihatsu Charade53,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC179 VGX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 May 2006 19,990 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

coolant leaking

wiper spindles worn..

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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C179 VGX is a 1986 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1986 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,834 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 C179 VGX, 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 40 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C179 VGX registered?

C179 VGX is a 1986 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C179 VGX safe to buy?

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