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N285 REC

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Turquoise Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,909 mi
Last recorded40,909 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 REC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,909 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 40,909 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,769 miles

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

the floor and chassis are corroding.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,598 miles

exhaust very rusty

n/s outer cv boot cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2012 38,598 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust very rusty

n/s outer cv boot cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,944 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,940 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,915 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 34,579 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,566 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,742 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 31,742 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2005 31,085 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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N285 REC is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Turquoise with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N285 REC, 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 N285 REC registered?

N285 REC is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N285 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N285 REC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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