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H872 WNJ

1990 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,303 mi
Last recorded57,303 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1990 Daihatsu Charade53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH872 WNJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2014 57,303 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear bumper damage

rear tyres perished

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel front to rear metal pipes corroded.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Nearside rear wheel bearing sound slighty rough when rotated.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Nov 2013 50,488 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel front to rear metal pipes corroded.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Nearside rear wheel bearing sound slighty rough when rotated.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Nov 2012 46,966 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,867 miles

fuel pipes corroded

leak to center exhaust section

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Nov 2011 41,838 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

leak to center exhaust section

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,006 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 36,970 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,971 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,790 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

fuel lines getting rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2007 32,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

fuel lines getting rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,665 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 31,665 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

NB. Underside of car getting VERY rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2005 29,705 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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H872 WNJ is a 1990 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H872 WNJ, 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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What year was H872 WNJ registered?

H872 WNJ is a 1990 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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