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J272 GCD

1992 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,148 mi
Last recorded39,148 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Daihatsu Charade57,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 GCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 39,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,332 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,878 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear shock absorbers worn

damage to rear number plate

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Jun 2013 27,853 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear shock absorbers worn

damage to rear number plate

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,576 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 12 Jun 2012 22,576 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,907 miles

advise wheel alignment check

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall advise replacement

Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,694 miles

advise nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,396 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 20,034 miles

offside rear indicator lens has temp repair

Fail 6 Jun 2008 20,034 miles

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

offside rear indicator lens has temp repair

Pass 29 May 2007 19,578 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 19,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 18,479 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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J272 GCD is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J272 GCD, 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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J272 GCD is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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