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C231 LNV

1985 Daihatsu Charade

Red Diesel 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,886 mi
Last recorded14,886 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Daihatsu Charade56,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC231 LNV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2007 14,886 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 14,886 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2006
Fail 3 Feb 2006 10,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

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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C231 LNV is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc diesel 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 C231 LNV, 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 C231 LNV registered?

C231 LNV is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C231 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C231 LNV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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