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J288 MLB

1992 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,282 mi
Last recorded82,282 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Daihatsu Charade57,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 MLB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,282 miles

Oil leak

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside and nearside rear of sills corroded

offside rear floor corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside rear of sills corroded

offside rear floor corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,924 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2013 77,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,241 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2012 74,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,231 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 70,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,122 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2008 60,726 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 60,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front bumper loose

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,526 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 56,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion under vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

offside tyre sloightly perrished

oil leak

water leak

Fail 29 Aug 2007 54,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,789 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,445 miles

near side front tyre wearing out on outter edge

near side rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

near side rear tyre wearing out on outter edge

off side front top shock mount has slight play

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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J288 MLB is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J288 MLB, 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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J288 MLB is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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