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F196 UPD

1994 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,757 mi
Last recorded3,757 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Charade66,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 UPD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 3,757 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion,

Fail 27 Jun 2017 3,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front outer sill panel slight damage.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 2,748 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded in places.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 2,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Underside of vehicle corroded in places.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 1,374 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 98,375 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 98,370 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013
Fail 17 Jun 2013 40,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to check full adult seat belts due to tools & equipment.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight run out front discs

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2008 13,036 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 12,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 7,753 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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F196 UPD is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 66,809 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 F196 UPD, 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 32 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F196 UPD is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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