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F608 AOB

1989 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,480 mi
Last recorded78,480 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF608 AOB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seats and seatbelts missing

Fail 27 Feb 2008 78,465 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seats and seatbelts missing

Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,246 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 78,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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F608 AOB is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F608 AOB, 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 F608 AOB registered?

F608 AOB is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F608 AOB safe to buy?

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