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M243 GPJ

1994 Daihatsu Charade

Turquoise Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,565 mi
Last recorded141,565 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Charade66,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 GPJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 141,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 140,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 140,660 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 140,630 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 140,630 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top strut/shock bush/bracket has play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top strut/shock bush/mount has play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

under surface of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 140,609 miles

brake fliuld look low

front subframe corroded

n/s mirror and caseing in poor condition

rear box in poor condition

rear foot brake low effort-just meet limit

rear inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 139,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 137,528 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 136,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 134,903 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 134,883 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 133,268 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to all four springs

corrosion to both rear wheelarches

corrosion underside of vechile

Fail 2 Jan 2009 133,264 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to all four springs

corrosion to both rear wheelarches

corrosion underside of vechile

Pass 12 Jan 2008 131,362 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrsion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrsion to inner sills at rear

corrsion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrsion to rear chassis rail/cross member

corrsion to rear parts of floor pans

damage to o/s chassis rails

n/s wing mirror poor condtion

o/s/r tyre wall heavily cracking

Fail 7 Jan 2008 131,359 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrsion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrsion to inner sills at rear

corrsion to n/s/r wheel arch

corrsion to rear chassis rail/cross member

corrsion to rear parts of floor pans

damage to o/s chassis rails

n/s wing mirror poor condtion

o/s/r tyre wall heavily cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2007 129,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 126,539 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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M243 GPJ is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade in Turquoise with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M243 GPJ, 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 M243 GPJ registered?

M243 GPJ is a 1994 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 November 1994.

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