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N738 WHH

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 WHH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,243 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear spring fractured but contained by mounting platform.

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

Offside rear spring fractured but contained by mounting platform.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear light lenses cracked

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 66,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear light lenses cracked

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all coil springs corroded

both rear light lenses cracked not showing white light

Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,660 miles

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

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

rear nearside wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,475 miles

radiator in poor condition

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 61,778 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,812 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in rear shocker tops both sides

Pass 17 Jan 2006 57,610 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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N738 WHH is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N738 WHH, 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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N738 WHH is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 6 January 1996.

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