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N728 OCD

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,192 mi
Last recorded75,192 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 OCD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,192 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 75,192 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,606 miles

Drivers door handle broken but can be opemed

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,043 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 46,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,604 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside/offside front suspension arm/s are badly corroded

rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 38,122 miles

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

both front road springs are corroded

exhaust system corroded/poor condtion

n/s/f + o/s/f suspension arms are corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2006 38,118 miles

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

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

both front road springs are corroded

exhaust corroded/poor condtion

n/s/f + o/s/f suspension arms are corroded

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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N728 OCD is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N728 OCD, 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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N728 OCD is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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