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F283 VGL

1989 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,839 mi
Last recorded78,839 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2005
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF283 VGL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2005 78,839 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 78,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engen oily

oil leak

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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F283 VGL is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F283 VGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F283 VGL registered?

F283 VGL is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is F283 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F283 VGL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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