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N190 LRL

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,665 mi
Last recorded20,665 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 LRL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 20,665 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 20,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silensor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,773 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,260 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 16,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,835 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,617 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 13,617 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 11,276 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 11,276 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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N190 LRL is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N190 LRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N190 LRL registered?

N190 LRL is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N190 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N190 LRL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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