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N424 YCF

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,282 mi
Last recorded72,282 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 YCF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,282 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2011 72,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 71,980 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,695 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,709 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,342 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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N424 YCF is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N424 YCF, 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 N424 YCF registered?

N424 YCF is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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