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D579 PVU

1987 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,102 mi
Last recorded42,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Daihatsu Charade50,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD579 PVU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,102 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jun 2018 42,102 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 May 2014 41,663 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 41,663 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 41,036 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 41,036 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2012 39,882 miles

both front tyres badly cracking

front brake balance high (but within limits).

nearside (centre) rear fuel pipes corroding

nearside rear (lower) door-shut (outer) sill area corroding

offside lower sill lip corroding

oil leak from engine/gearbox area?

rear fuel (return) pipe corroding

slight play in both steering rack-ends.

Pass 16 May 2011 38,874 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 38,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 37,966 miles

nearside rear tyre tread slightly uneven

slight play in offside front top suspension mount

surface corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,312 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre tread slightly uneven and cracking

slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 13 May 2008 35,149 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 35,136 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 33,852 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 33,852 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 32,103 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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D579 PVU is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D579 PVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D579 PVU registered?

D579 PVU is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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