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E289 LEL

1987 Daihatsu Charade

Beige Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,734 mi
Last recorded30,734 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Daihatsu Charade50,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE289 LEL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,202 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspenion components displaying surface corrosion regular inspection recommended to ensure component integrity.

Rear o/s service brake recording lower than expected brake effort may require remedial action / inspection in due course

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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E289 LEL is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade in Beige with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 E289 LEL, 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 E289 LEL registered?

E289 LEL is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 September 1987.

Is E289 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E289 LEL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E289 LEL have outstanding finance?

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