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K481 XFX

1993 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,781 mi
Last recorded67,781 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Charade62,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 XFX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 67,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate cracked

rear struts knocking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,932 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 59,369 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 59,369 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front No.plate Cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,484 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 55,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel filter only partially insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2007 52,295 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,884 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 50,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K481 XFX is a 1993 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K481 XFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K481 XFX registered?

K481 XFX is a 1993 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K481 XFX safe to buy?

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