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G950 FVW

1989 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,528 mi
Last recorded95,528 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Charade54,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG950 FVW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,528 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,035 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,503 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 87,259 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 87,256 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crush damage to o/s and n/s/f chassis rails

Pass 6 Sep 2006 85,585 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 85,585 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 82,324 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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G950 FVW is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc 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 G950 FVW, 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 G950 FVW registered?

G950 FVW is a 1989 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G950 FVW safe to buy?

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