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E257 GMY

1988 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,176 mi
Last recorded76,176 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2006
Typical for 1988 Daihatsu Charade57,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 GMY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,176 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 76,173 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f indicator lens broken

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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E257 GMY is a 1988 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E257 GMY, 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

How do I check the history of E257 GMY?

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What year was E257 GMY registered?

E257 GMY is a 1988 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E257 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E257 GMY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E257 GMY have outstanding finance?

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