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P494 TYJ

1996 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,874 mi
Last recorded18,874 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Charade63,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 TYJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,874 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 16,710 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 18,359 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 18,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,628 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,240 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,980 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,668 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,560 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,835 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 14,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 13,559 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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P494 TYJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P494 TYJ, 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 P494 TYJ registered?

P494 TYJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P494 TYJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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