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FKE 730Y

1983 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,493 mi
Last recorded43,493 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1983 Daihatsu Charade43,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKE 730Y
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,493 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 43,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencers (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 43,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,089 miles

both sill slightly corroded

n/s indicator glass broken

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,846 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,597 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake slightly binding.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,194 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,732 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,950 miles

bolt missing on centre joint on exhaust

both door sills rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,126 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 39,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,329 miles

Corrosion in rear brake pipes and rear suspension legs

Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,483 miles

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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FKE 730Y is a 1983 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1983 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 43,214 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 FKE 730Y, 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 43 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKE 730Y registered?

FKE 730Y is a 1983 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 March 1983.

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