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N439 SDW

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,338 mi
Last recorded47,338 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN439 SDW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 47,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 47,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 45,973 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter and sump plug slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 45,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter and sump plug slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,955 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,946 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 45,945 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,796 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,513 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,286 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 45,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,090 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,795 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,391 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 44,390 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,201 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,929 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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N439 SDW is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N439 SDW, 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 N439 SDW registered?

N439 SDW is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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