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L852 MCF

2001 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

88,463 mi
Last recorded88,463 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2006
Typical for 2001 Daihatsu Charade50,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL852 MCF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2006 88,463 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

engine idle speed low

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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L852 MCF is a 2001 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 2001 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 50,479 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 L852 MCF, 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 25 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L852 MCF registered?

L852 MCF is a 2001 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is L852 MCF safe to buy?

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