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E273 VVU

1987 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,572 mi
Last recorded80,572 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Daihatsu Charade50,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE273 VVU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 80,092 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 80,092 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 79,442 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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E273 VVU is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E273 VVU, 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.

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What year was E273 VVU registered?

E273 VVU is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 13 October 1987.

Is E273 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E273 VVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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