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N235 LRT

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,979 mi
Last recorded115,979 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 LRT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 115,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Mar 2019 115,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2018 115,347 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 115,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,708 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 113,995 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 113,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 109,205 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,964 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,849 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 107,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 105,116 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 103,326 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 103,326 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 101,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 98,828 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 95,915 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 93,753 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 LRT is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LRT, 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 LRT registered?

N235 LRT is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N235 LRT safe to buy?

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