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L177 FPC

1994 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,483 mi
Last recorded49,483 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Charade66,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL177 FPC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 49,483 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have wear in slides

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S/R Wheel arch corroding

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 49,483 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers have wear in slides

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S/R Wheel arch corroding

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 44,563 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 44,563 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 40,043 miles

Both rear shock absorbers worn (Slight play in slides)

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 May 2011 40,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers worn (Slight play in slides)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2010 35,636 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 May 2010 35,631 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 May 2009 31,030 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 31,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 27,313 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,432 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,938 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre surface cracks

oil leak

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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L177 FPC is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L177 FPC, 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.

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What year was L177 FPC registered?

L177 FPC is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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