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N776 NWS

1996 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,529 mi
Last recorded69,529 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN776 NWS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,529 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 69,510 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear corrosion to sill and front suspension

Fail 22 Oct 2019 68,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear corrosion to sill and front suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,170 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 67,170 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,936 miles

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

Oil leak ()

ware to front tyres outer tread edges

Fail 17 Oct 2017 65,936 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

ware to front tyres outer tread edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,908 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 64,908 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,628 miles

ware in drivers seat mount

Fail 22 Oct 2015 63,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.45 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ware in drivers seat mount

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,136 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 60,458 miles

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

ware in drivers seat mount

Fail 22 Mar 2013 59,466 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

ware to drivers seat mount

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,504 miles

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

ware in drivers seat mount

Fail 9 Mar 2012 57,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

ware in drivers seat mount

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,726 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 55,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,577 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 53,577 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,417 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust condition poor at joints

front brake caliper lazy on nearside

front brake uneven rise & fall rate balance only just pass 24%

front cv boots perishing

n/s/r tyre nail in tread area

o/s/f shocker leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2006 43,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust condition poor at joints

front brake caliper lazy on nearside

front brake uneven rise & fall rate balance only just pass 24%

front cv boots perishing

n/s/r tyre nail in tread area

o/s/f shocker leaking

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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N776 NWS is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N776 NWS, 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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N776 NWS is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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