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E680 ELW

1987 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Diesel 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,347 mi
Last recorded57,347 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Daihatsu Charade50,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE680 ELW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,347 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 57,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 147,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 147,682 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,851 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear brakes have slight binding

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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E680 ELW is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E680 ELW, 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 E680 ELW registered?

E680 ELW is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E680 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E680 ELW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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