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M248 VKW

1995 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,845 mi
Last recorded88,845 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Daihatsu Charade64,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM248 VKW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 88,845 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 85,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 85,785 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 81,129 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 81,053 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2007 76,125 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 76,125 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2006 70,747 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 70,648 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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M248 VKW is a 1995 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 64,168 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 M248 VKW, 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 31 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M248 VKW registered?

M248 VKW is a 1995 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 4 February 1995.

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