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L285 XLN

1994 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,863 mi
Last recorded50,863 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Charade66,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 XLN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 50,863 miles

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

O.s. outer sill has a patch of filler - unable to clearly say what is underneath- seems ok at time of testin

Unable to inspect front pads due to wheel cap design

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,698 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,462 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 50,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to see o.s.f pads due to hubcap.

Pass 2 May 2006 48,837 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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L285 XLN is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L285 XLN, 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 L285 XLN registered?

L285 XLN is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L285 XLN safe to buy?

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