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J872 MKN

1992 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,829 mi
Last recorded121,829 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Daihatsu Charade57,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ872 MKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 121,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 110,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 102,280 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor exhaust leak from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 9,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2018 95,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Sides Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (1.8)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure Footwell (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure Foot Well (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake binding Both Sides (3.7.B.1)

Engine Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Offside Rear Caliper Wet (Possible Brake Fluid)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2011 6,266 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 6,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 5,429 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2010 5,428 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 4,271 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 4,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 3,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 3,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 2,543 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 2,538 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 99,988 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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J872 MKN is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J872 MKN, 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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J872 MKN is a 1992 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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