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N793 NGN

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,841 mi
Last recorded77,841 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN793 NGN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 77,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine cap missing

front of car and offside damaged

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 20 May 2015 77,777 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine cap missing

front of car and offside damaged

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 22 May 2014 67,967 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND NEARING LEGAL LIMITS IN PLACES

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT NOT YET CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 May 2014 67,967 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND NEARING LEGAL LIMITS IN PLACES

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT NOT YET CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 May 2014 67,965 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND NEARING LEGAL LIMITS IN PLACES

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT NOT YET CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

OIL FILLER CAP DOES NOT SEAL

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2013 59,228 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 53,228 miles

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

just passed the emmisions test

Fail 10 May 2012 53,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

just passed the emmisions test

Pass 12 May 2011 44,040 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,622 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,912 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,795 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,684 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 14,661 miles

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres pearishing

Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,871 miles

both rear tyres perreshing

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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N793 NGN is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N793 NGN, 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 N793 NGN registered?

N793 NGN is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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