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J388 OBJ

1992 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,761 mi
Last recorded81,761 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Daihatsu Charade57,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 OBJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,761 miles

Clamp securing exhaust front pipe to rear of engine is partially broken.

Exhaust is holed and blowing slightly at centre.

Offside door mirror is partially insecure.

Offside rear foot brake efficiency is improved but is still significantly less than nearside.

Windscreen is damaged at nearside by faulty wiper blade - (will fail mot if it gets any worse)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 81,717 miles

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

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

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)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions CO level (mixture) is very weak.

Offside door mirror is partially insecure.

Windscreen is damaged at nearside by faulty wiper blade - (will fail mot if it gets any worse)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 76,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 73,623 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 73,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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J388 OBJ is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade in Grey 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 J388 OBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J388 OBJ registered?

J388 OBJ is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 June 1992.

Is J388 OBJ safe to buy?

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