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L272 EKJ

1994 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,248 mi
Last recorded57,248 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Charade66,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 EKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,150 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits

both lower arms going rusty

both rear shocks have slight play in middle of strut

brake pedal rubber starting to wear on edge

exhaust damaged

front pads wearing low

nearside rear end cap

offside rear door sill

struggled through emissions

suspect tracking out

Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,150 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn close to limits

both lower arms going rusty

both rear shocks have slight play in middle of strut

brake pedal rubber starting to wear on edge

exhaust damaged

front pads wearing low

nearside rear end cap

offside rear door sill

struggled through emissions

suspect tracking out

Pass 26 May 2009 54,873 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 54,873 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 May 2008 52,830 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damage

rear roll bar mounts worn

Pass 25 May 2007 49,210 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 47,060 miles

center exhaust poor

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2006 47,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L272 EKJ is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L272 EKJ, 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 L272 EKJ registered?

L272 EKJ is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 March 1994.

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