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N235 SFX

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,555 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 71,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,848 miles

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,527 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,527 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,387 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,709 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,166 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 SFX is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SFX, 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

How do I check the history of N235 SFX?

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What year was N235 SFX registered?

N235 SFX is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N235 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N235 SFX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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