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J644 PTF

1992 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

52,278 mi
Last recorded52,278 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Daihatsu Charade57,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ644 PTF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,278 miles

All tyres slightly out of shape

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 52,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres slightly out of shape

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 51,134 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant Low

Engine Oil Low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,884 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 48,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure damaged (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Coolant leak overheating ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Wiper Blade Split

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 47,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Glass Broken (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Wiper Blade Split

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,767 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 46,766 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,549 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 45,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,480 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 44,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 40,403 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 40,403 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 38,014 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 38,014 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,864 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 36,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,252 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,842 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 33,842 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,144 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 32,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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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J644 PTF is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 J644 PTF, 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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J644 PTF is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 23 June 1992.

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