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C462 SDL

1985 Daihatsu Charade

Beige Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,283 mi
Last recorded44,283 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Daihatsu Charade56,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC462 SDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,283 miles

Drivers door outer corroded.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2013 44,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Drivers door outer corroded.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2013 44,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,023 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres very badly perished

Fail 2 Nov 2011 36,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres very badly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 32,313 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,346 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,241 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 21,502 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 21,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C462 SDL is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade in Beige with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 C462 SDL, 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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C462 SDL is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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