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P286 LJN

1997 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,650 mi
Last recorded111,650 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Charade64,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 LJN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 111,650 miles

Bootlid helpers weak.

Heavy oil leak.

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear spoiler insecure.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 111,650 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Bootlid helpers weak.

Heavy oil leak.

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear spoiler insecure.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 108,124 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 103,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 103,341 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 92,695 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,555 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 80,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 66,295 miles

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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P286 LJN is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P286 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.

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What year was P286 LJN registered?

P286 LJN is a 1997 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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