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G673 YDL

1990 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

34,257 mi
Last recorded34,257 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Daihatsu Charade53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG673 YDL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 34,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

filler neck return pipe corroded

nsr flexi ferrules corroded

osr flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2025 34,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

filler neck return pipe corroded

nsr flexi ferrules corroded

osr flexi ferrules corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2025 34,247 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative near side does not work (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

filler neck return fuel pipe corroded

nsf flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded

nsr flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded

osf flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded

osr flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2024 34,235 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative No Hazard Lights (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Separated From Sill/ And Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coolant leak Very Bad Coolant Leak/ Car Overheats ()

Offside Front Front Bumper Loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 34,235 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak under bonnet ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 28,381 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 28,381 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 27,059 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

this vehicle has lot of surface rust on rear anti roll bar pl;us struts

Fail 4 May 2022 27,050 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

this vehicle has lot of surface rust on rear anti roll bar pl;us struts

Fail 5 Apr 2022 27,045 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front back p[late hitting disc

this vehicle has lot surface corrosion on rear anti roll bar and struts

Pass 21 Oct 2020 25,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 25,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible wheel nuts incorrectly fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 23,927 miles

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

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 23,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 23,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 23,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 22,778 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,694 miles

under side components including prescribed areas corroded not considered excessive

Fail 9 Aug 2016 22,694 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

under side components including prescribed areas corroded not considered excessive

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,614 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough at upper attachment (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough at upper attachment (2.2.D.1)

both front top strut mounts stiff

Fail 13 Aug 2015 22,613 miles

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

both front top strut mounts stiff

Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,429 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,180 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,928 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,640 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 21,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside front strut top mount rough in operation

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 20,198 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 20,198 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,666 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 19,666 miles

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

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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G673 YDL is a 1990 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1990 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 G673 YDL, 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 36 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G673 YDL is a 1990 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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