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N296 PPA

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Turquoise Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,822 mi
Last recorded97,822 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 PPA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,822 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front bumper loose accident damage

Fail 26 May 2014 97,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front bumper loose accident damage

Pass 23 May 2013 89,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

center and rear exhaust detiorated

front and rear suspension badly corroded

nearside rear wheeel arch badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,131 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 66,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,034 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,673 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,206 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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N296 PPA is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Turquoise with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N296 PPA, 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 N296 PPA registered?

N296 PPA is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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