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J305 TEC

1992 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,267 mi
Last recorded46,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Daihatsu Charade57,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ305 TEC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,267 miles

rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 46,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear springs corroded

sills poorly repaired and not sealed or coated

Pass 1 Jul 2017 45,489 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 45,489 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outersill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outersill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,662 miles

front strut tops have slight movment

Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,760 miles

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

front strut tops have slightly movement

Fail 27 Jun 2014 42,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front strut tops have slightly movement

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,967 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside front outer cv boot has been pierced by a foreign object (ie string or glass) but does affect the use or seal of it

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,127 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,208 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 39,340 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust has light corrosion

front discs pitted

offside rear tyre has heavy tread seperation

slight under body has light corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,778 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,104 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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J305 TEC is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J305 TEC, 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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J305 TEC is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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