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G88 PFG

1989 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,135 mi
Last recorded61,135 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG88 PFG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,135 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 61,115 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,574 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 59,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2006 58,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

new fuel tank fitted advice to underseal. †Front o/s outer sill demage slightly. †Rear o/styre inner shoulder wearing down.

Pass 27 May 2006 58,154 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

new fuel tank fitted advice to underseal. †Front o/s outer sill demage slightly. †Rear o/styre inner shoulder wearing down.

Fail 12 May 2006 58,143 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G88 PFG 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 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 G88 PFG, 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

How do I check the history of G88 PFG?

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What year was G88 PFG registered?

G88 PFG is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 August 1989.

Is G88 PFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G88 PFG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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