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N344 SEC

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,768 mi
Last recorded86,768 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 SEC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2009 86,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 80,252 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 80,252 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 74,561 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,532 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 56,981 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 56,981 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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N344 SEC is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N344 SEC, 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 N344 SEC registered?

N344 SEC is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N344 SEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N344 SEC shows 7 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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