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N154 JDM

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,375 mi
Last recorded93,375 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 JDM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2013 93,375 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 92,623 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,213 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 61,858 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,555 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,726 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,077 miles

both rear shock absorbers have slight play in piston rod/bush

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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N154 JDM is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N154 JDM, 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 N154 JDM registered?

N154 JDM is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N154 JDM safe to buy?

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