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L129 DLJ

1994 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,685 mi
Last recorded103,685 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Charade66,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 DLJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 103,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front door and sill damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 99,396 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 99,396 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 96,891 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 96,891 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,821 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Feb 2007 87,869 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 87,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

power steering tank over filled

Pass 16 Feb 2006 85,774 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 85,774 miles

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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L129 DLJ is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 66,809 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 L129 DLJ, 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 32 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 L129 DLJ registered?

L129 DLJ is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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