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N459 AMS

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,155 mi
Last recorded147,155 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 AMS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 147,155 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 147,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 128,142 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 4 Jun 2012 128,142 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2011 127,785 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 127,785 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 127,516 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear seat bench insecure

Fail 28 May 2010 127,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Oil leak

rear seat bench insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2009 127,111 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

front brake disks slightly pitted, pads aprox. 5mm

Pass 1 Jun 2009 127,111 miles

front brake disks slightly pitted, pads aprox. 5mm

Fail 3 Jun 2008 125,955 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

offside front door trim slightly insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2008 125,955 miles

offside front door trim slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2007 125,375 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 125,375 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 124,646 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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N459 AMS is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N459 AMS, 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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N459 AMS is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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