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G159 APR

1989 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,466 mi
Last recorded56,466 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 APR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2012 56,466 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,066 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fuel lines coroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear inner wheel arch coroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,538 miles

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 24 Oct 2008 49,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes have an imbalance of 25%

front inner brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre cracking between the tread

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes have an imbalance of 25%

front inner brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre cracking between the tread

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 44,578 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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G159 APR is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G159 APR, 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 G159 APR registered?

G159 APR is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 September 1989.

Is G159 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G159 APR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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