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C581 DMH

1985 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Diesel 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

31,687 mi
Last recorded31,687 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Daihatsu Charade56,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC581 DMH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2007 31,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

drivers door mirror loose

o/s headlight holed

o/s/f chassis leg damaged

outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2005 28,716 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 28,716 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s headlight holed

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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C581 DMH is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C581 DMH, 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 C581 DMH registered?

C581 DMH is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 August 1985.

Is C581 DMH safe to buy?

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