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J456 HMG

1992 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

34,595 mi
Last recorded34,595 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Daihatsu Charade57,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ456 HMG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 34,595 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2025 34,498 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 33,484 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 32,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2022 32,005 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rusting near attachment bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 32,005 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rusting near attachment bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 31,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 30,359 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 29,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section exhaust rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 28,586 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 27,482 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 25,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,137 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 23,849 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 23,849 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,703 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,611 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,647 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,223 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,740 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,742 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 15,602 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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J456 HMG is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 J456 HMG, 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 J456 HMG registered?

J456 HMG is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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