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K434 BBW

1993 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,273 mi
Last recorded138,273 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Charade62,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK434 BBW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2009 138,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Visors N/S insecure O/S stuck in down position

Pass 25 Jun 2008 126,706 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 126,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 116,016 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 116,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 105,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 96,486 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 96,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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K434 BBW is a 1993 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K434 BBW, 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 K434 BBW registered?

K434 BBW is a 1993 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 24 June 1993.

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