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N381 COV

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

123,645 mi
Last recorded123,645 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 COV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 123,645 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 123,550 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to exterior drivers door handle, but still able to open

fan belt squeking

Pass 15 Oct 2009 116,916 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 116,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 116,485 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 103,668 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 102,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,808 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 80,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre on legal limit on outter edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit on outter edge

Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,854 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 65,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both outer cv gaiters perished

engine stabilizer from front crossmember worn out

nearside number plate light came on when tapped

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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N381 COV is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N381 COV, 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 N381 COV registered?

N381 COV is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N381 COV shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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