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P284 LJN

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,885 mi
Last recorded75,885 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 LJN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 75,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,799 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 64,797 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2007 50,108 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 3 Nov 2007 50,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,465 miles

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

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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P284 LJN is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 64,681 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 P284 LJN, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P284 LJN registered?

P284 LJN is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P284 LJN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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