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F962 SMP

1989 Daihatsu Charade

Beige Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,959 mi
Last recorded11,959 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF962 SMP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2005 11,959 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 11,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear doorstep corroded

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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F962 SMP is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade in Beige with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F962 SMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F962 SMP registered?

F962 SMP is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is F962 SMP safe to buy?

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