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E257 HCJ

1987 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,440 mi
Last recorded3,440 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2005
Typical for 1987 Daihatsu Charade50,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 HCJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2005 3,440 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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E257 HCJ is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E257 HCJ, 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 E257 HCJ registered?

E257 HCJ is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 August 1987.

Is E257 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E257 HCJ shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E257 HCJ have outstanding finance?

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