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E138 XUX

1988 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,119 mi
Last recorded87,119 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Daihatsu Charade57,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 XUX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 87,119 miles

all flexis held in place by cable ties

exhaust noisey

nearside rear handbrake effort low

suspension hard

Fail 6 May 2008 87,110 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 87,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust noisey

n/s seat and rear seats and fixings missing

oil leaks

rear tyres perrished

suspension lowered and hard

suspension stiff

underside rusty and weak

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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E138 XUX is a 1988 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 57,742 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 E138 XUX, 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 38 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 E138 XUX registered?

E138 XUX is a 1988 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E138 XUX safe to buy?

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