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L179 PVW

1994 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,020 mi
Last recorded44,020 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Charade66,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 PVW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,020 miles

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

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

Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,017 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 32,784 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,439 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 30,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L179 PVW is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L179 PVW, 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

How do I check the history of L179 PVW?

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What year was L179 PVW registered?

L179 PVW is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L179 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L179 PVW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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