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F536 NBW

1989 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,183 mi
Last recorded81,183 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF536 NBW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 81,183 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 80,667 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,324 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,206 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 80,205 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,851 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 79,841 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' mask below wiper swept zone (8.3.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 79,576 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 79,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 76,813 miles

headlamp masks fitted reducing output slightly

single wiper fitted

windscreen has tinted sun shade fitted

Fail 1 May 2012 76,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp masks fitted reducing output slightly

single wiper fitted

windscreen has tinted sun shade fitted

Pass 6 May 2011 75,206 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 76,206 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 75,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,744 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 72,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,155 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 70,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,249 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 39,228 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F536 NBW is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F536 NBW, 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 F536 NBW registered?

F536 NBW is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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