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D154 APJ

1987 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,563 mi
Last recorded48,563 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1987 Daihatsu Charade50,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD154 APJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,273 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODED

Fail 20 Feb 2017 46,272 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded DOOR SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODED

Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,453 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak both sills corroded

under body corroded all components under body corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,442 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,851 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 40,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,034 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,217 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 32,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly.

slight imbalance front brakes. 30%.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,542 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,149 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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D154 APJ is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 50,685 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 D154 APJ, 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 39 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D154 APJ is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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