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N138 LCV

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,597 mi
Last recorded94,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 LCV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear service brake low effort

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,060 miles

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

Oil leak

slight damage to body

Fail 6 Aug 2013 90,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to body

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,908 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 81,908 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,372 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,402 miles

discs worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 53,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension components rusty

front to rear brake pipes encased in plastic cover not allowing full inspection

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2008 48,210 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front suspension components rusty

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,298 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 47,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front & rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs & calipers rusty

n/s/f tyre perished on outside edge

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2005 45,074 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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N138 LCV is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N138 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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N138 LCV is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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