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N398 UTA

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,317 mi
Last recorded86,317 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 UTA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,750 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 82,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,218 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 77,218 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

excess h/brake travel

Pass 5 May 2011 72,228 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 67,649 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 62,442 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,067 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 58,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,114 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 50,114 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,519 miles

both front outer constant velocity gaiters slightly perished

front number plate cracked

off side rear tyre slightly perished

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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N398 UTA is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N398 UTA, 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 N398 UTA registered?

N398 UTA is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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