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C552 TEG

1986 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,968 mi
Last recorded64,968 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Daihatsu Charade53,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC552 TEG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 64,968 miles

Underneath vehicle corroding

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,871 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 61,870 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edje

Fail 12 Apr 2016 57,591 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edje

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,361 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 22 Aug 2012 46,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,565 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 45,565 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,434 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,019 miles

various brake pipes corroding

various corrosion topside undernerth various places

various front/rear suspension bushes deteriating

various tyres starting perish

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,806 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,109 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 40,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,998 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 37,566 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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C552 TEG is a 1986 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C552 TEG, 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 C552 TEG registered?

C552 TEG is a 1986 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is C552 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C552 TEG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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