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F557 GYA

1989 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,882 mi
Last recorded57,882 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF557 GYA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 57,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s/f cvj boot soon

rear exhaust box soon

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

steering coupling uj slight wear

Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,882 miles

o/s/f cvj boot soon

rear exhaust box soon

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

steering coupling uj slight wear

Pass 8 Dec 2007 51,077 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,074 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint showing signs of wear

Surface rust on some parts of the brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,806 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 36,806 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F557 GYA is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F557 GYA, 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 F557 GYA registered?

F557 GYA is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F557 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F557 GYA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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