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C88 DNE

1986 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,232 mi
Last recorded79,232 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Daihatsu Charade53,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC88 DNE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 79,221 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 74,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,146 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,944 miles

Oil leak

unable to inspect pads due to wheel design

Pass 8 Sep 2009 67,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 67,153 miles

N/S/F & R brakes binding slightly.Splits in track control arm bushes.Front top suspension mount rubbers separating around edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 66,480 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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C88 DNE is a 1986 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C88 DNE, 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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C88 DNE is a 1986 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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