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F209 SPK

1989 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

220,147 mi
Last recorded220,147 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 SPK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 220,147 miles

middle exhaust box split

Fail 25 Feb 2010 22,004 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

middle exhaust box split

Pass 18 Feb 2009 4,275 miles

centre exhaust box split

front brake pads low

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

play to n/s/r hub

Pass 21 Feb 2008 85,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 50,229 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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F209 SPK is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 54,480 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 F209 SPK, 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 37 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F209 SPK registered?

F209 SPK is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 17 July 1989.

Is F209 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F209 SPK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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