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L188 EPD

1994 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,815 mi
Last recorded103,815 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Charade66,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 EPD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 103,815 miles

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

both front and rear coil springs corroded

n/s wing mirror damaged+n/s/f window missing

Fail 28 Jan 2009 103,448 miles

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)

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

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

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

both front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,242 miles

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

rear suspension roll bar :D: bushes worn

Fail 4 Feb 2008 87,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

rear suspension roll bar :D: bushes worn

Pass 5 Feb 2007 76,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 67,901 miles

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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L188 EPD is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L188 EPD, 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 L188 EPD registered?

L188 EPD is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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