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L281 EKJ

1994 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

70,623 mi
Last recorded70,623 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Charade66,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 EKJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 May 2016 70,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

4 brake flexy hose ferrules slightly corroded

4 tyres perished not to ply or cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 70,113 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 brake flexy hose ferrules corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 May 2015 70,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 brake flexy hose ferrules corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,359 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 69,359 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,241 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 68,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 67,206 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 67,206 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 65,760 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 65,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 64,561 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 64,561 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 63,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2009 63,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2008 61,572 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 60,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 60,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 59,078 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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L281 EKJ is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L281 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 L281 EKJ registered?

L281 EKJ is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 19 April 1994.

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