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L578 NMJ

2000 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,558 mi
Last recorded184,558 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Charade56,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 NMJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 184,558 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 184,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 164,336 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front c.v boots perished not split at time of test

rear foot brake on limit

Fail 16 Mar 2007 146,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 146,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 125,879 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 125,865 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f chassis section damaged by front suspension arm

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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L578 NMJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 56,173 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 L578 NMJ, 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 26 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L578 NMJ registered?

L578 NMJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is L578 NMJ safe to buy?

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