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N235 AKN

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,302 mi
Last recorded65,302 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 AKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,302 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 65,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,958 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,652 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,305 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 41,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,366 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,306 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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N235 AKN is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc 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 N235 AKN, 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 N235 AKN registered?

N235 AKN is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N235 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N235 AKN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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