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N294 XRS

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,142 mi
Last recorded37,142 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 XRS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,142 miles

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2008 28,339 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes some corrosion

rear brakes screeching

Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,992 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Mar 2007 21,992 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Engine oil leak

Underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,296 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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N294 XRS is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N294 XRS, 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 N294 XRS registered?

N294 XRS is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N294 XRS safe to buy?

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