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L954 ART

1994 Daihatsu Charade

Turquoise Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,672 mi
Last recorded71,672 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Charade66,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL954 ART
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 71,672 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 71,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,232 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 63,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,185 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 60,183 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

exhaust leaking at centre to rear pipe join

front brake pads low

Fail 26 Jul 2006 56,933 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,933 miles

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

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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L954 ART is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade in Turquoise with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L954 ART, 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 L954 ART registered?

L954 ART is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L954 ART safe to buy?

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