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N159 NWV

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,881 mi
Last recorded51,881 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 NWV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 11 Sep 2009 51,881 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake effort

Fail 26 Aug 2008 41,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear brake effort

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,994 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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N159 NWV is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N159 NWV, 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 N159 NWV registered?

N159 NWV is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N159 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 NWV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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