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N322 XAL

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Turquoise Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,181 mi
Last recorded107,181 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN322 XAL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 107,181 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres close to legal limit

chassis generally corroded to o/s

rear exhaust has minor leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 95,241 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 95,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2009 89,320 miles

nearside headlight glass stone chipped

Fail 6 Feb 2009 89,320 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside headlight glass stone chipped

Pass 8 Feb 2008 83,951 miles

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

all front suspension componants showing surface rust

nearside and offside inner sills showing surface rust

nearside rear wheel arch to sill rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2007 78,307 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 78,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,106 miles

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

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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N322 XAL is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Turquoise with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N322 XAL, 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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N322 XAL is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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