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N223 JLH

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,954 mi
Last recorded54,954 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 JLH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2011 54,954 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 54,954 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,917 miles

n/s/f wing mirror not secure

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,510 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2008 47,738 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 47,738 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 42,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 42,969 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 40,261 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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N223 JLH is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N223 JLH, 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 N223 JLH registered?

N223 JLH is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N223 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 JLH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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