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N137 LCV

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,822 mi
Last recorded124,822 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 124,822 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 124,822 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 116,068 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 110,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,561 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 105,431 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 105,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 99,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 93,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,350 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 83,059 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 LCV is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N137 LCV, 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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What year was N137 LCV registered?

N137 LCV is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N137 LCV safe to buy?

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