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D78 XRK

1986 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,532 mi
Last recorded42,532 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 Daihatsu Charade53,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD78 XRK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2010 42,532 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,259 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 38,235 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,501 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 35,501 miles

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

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

slight uneving wear o/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,257 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,184 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 28,611 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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D78 XRK is a 1986 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D78 XRK, 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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What year was D78 XRK registered?

D78 XRK is a 1986 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 September 1986.

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