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N716 XNT

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,569 mi
Last recorded125,569 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN716 XNT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 125,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s wing mirror missing

Fail 17 Mar 2012 125,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 120,524 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 120,524 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 112,083 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 112,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 101,994 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 101,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 91,939 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 79,784 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 79,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,572 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 68,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N716 XNT is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N716 XNT, 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 N716 XNT registered?

N716 XNT is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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