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C308 HWE

1985 Daihatsu Charade

Beige Diesel 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,382 mi
Last recorded80,382 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Daihatsu Charade56,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC308 HWE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2011 80,382 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leek from engine

Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,733 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 75,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,472 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,178 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 75,178 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 748,815 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 748,815 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 74,635 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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C308 HWE is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade in Beige with a 993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C308 HWE, 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 C308 HWE registered?

C308 HWE is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C308 HWE safe to buy?

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