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F404 XLJ

1989 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,991 mi
Last recorded53,991 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF404 XLJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,991 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split

corrosion to fuel pipes

knock from steering/ suspension no fault found

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 24 Sep 2007 53,926 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both wiper blades starting to split

corrosion to fuel pipes

knock from steering/suspension no fault found

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Oct 2006 51,173 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 51,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 48,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise slight play in steering rack

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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F404 XLJ is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F404 XLJ, 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 F404 XLJ registered?

F404 XLJ is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F404 XLJ safe to buy?

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