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K398 TFH

1993 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,010 mi
Last recorded83,010 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Charade62,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 TFH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,010 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear wheel bearings feel slightly rough

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Dec 2011 83,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear wheel bearings feel slightly rough

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,276 miles

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

o/s/f flexi hose cable tied but secure

Fail 8 Dec 2010 80,276 miles

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

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

o/s/f flexi hose cable tied but secure

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Dec 2009 77,446 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 77,443 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 75,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 73,494 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 73,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,156 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 71,155 miles

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

rear service brakes need att...ns/22..os67

Pass 9 Jan 2006 63,144 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 63,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K398 TFH is a 1993 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 K398 TFH, 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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K398 TFH is a 1993 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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