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F51 STR

1989 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,902 mi
Last recorded63,902 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF51 STR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 63,902 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 63,902 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,996 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 53,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2008 37,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,743 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F51 STR is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F51 STR, 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 F51 STR registered?

F51 STR is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F51 STR safe to buy?

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