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N242 LRT

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,312 mi
Last recorded59,312 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 LRT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 59,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2020 59,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 55,633 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 55,425 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,247 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 54,902 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 54,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,196 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,858 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,347 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,077 miles

slight wear both rear roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2009 44,256 miles

fuel cleaner advised

Pass 9 Aug 2008 41,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 37,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 35,322 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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N242 LRT is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N242 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 N242 LRT registered?

N242 LRT is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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