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K169 NLG

1993 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,813 mi
Last recorded60,813 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Charade62,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK169 NLG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,813 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 60,810 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 48,611 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 41,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,338 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 37,335 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 24,160 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 24,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,149 miles

slight corrosion to the rear offside outer sill

Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,856 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 23,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,888 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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K169 NLG is a 1993 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 62,490 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 K169 NLG, 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 33 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K169 NLG registered?

K169 NLG is a 1993 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 June 1993.

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