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N137 DAG

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,017 mi
Last recorded49,017 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 DAG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,017 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,578 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 42,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 41,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 40,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion to nearside rear upper wheel arch

Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,198 miles

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion to nearside rear upper wheel arch

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery not correctly secured

both sills corroded but not excessive

Fail 24 Jul 2012 39,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery not correctly secured

both sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,318 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 38,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 37,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,824 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 36,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,050 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2008 36,050 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 35,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,476 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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N137 DAG is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 63,990 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 N137 DAG, 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 30 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N137 DAG is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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