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C527 GRN

1985 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,709 mi
Last recorded66,709 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Daihatsu Charade56,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC527 GRN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2011 66,709 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,404 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,094 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,800 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 65,786 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 65,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,050 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 64,593 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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C527 GRN is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C527 GRN, 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 C527 GRN registered?

C527 GRN is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 November 1985.

Is C527 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C527 GRN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C527 GRN have outstanding finance?

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