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C994 RDL

1985 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,519 mi
Last recorded69,519 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Daihatsu Charade56,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC994 RDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,519 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhuast corroded but not blowing

Fail 8 Jun 2012 61,363 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

exhaust corrode'd

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,363 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corrode'd

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 53,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,335 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2010 46,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2009 39,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,321 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 37,781 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,781 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,299 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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C994 RDL is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C994 RDL, 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 C994 RDL registered?

C994 RDL is a 1985 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 August 1985.

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