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F914 TBX

1989 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

23,743 mi
Last recorded23,743 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF914 TBX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 23,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Passenger Foot Well (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Center Exhaust Silencer Damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rev Counter Does Not Work

Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,473 miles

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 23,462 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

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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F914 TBX is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F914 TBX, 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 F914 TBX registered?

F914 TBX is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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