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J242 UOM

1992 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,143 mi
Last recorded66,143 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Daihatsu Charade57,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 UOM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,143 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 63,945 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

deep cuts in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,555 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 57,551 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J242 UOM is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 57,952 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 J242 UOM, 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 34 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J242 UOM registered?

J242 UOM is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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