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PJ55 LRE

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,304 mi
Last recorded53,304 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 LRE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,304 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,880 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2021 48,875 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,703 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 43,703 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 40,199 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 36,930 miles

rusty underneth

Fail 29 Nov 2018 36,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rusty underneth

Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,267 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 27,954 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,398 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated/cracking

nearside front brake noisy when applied

nearside front bumper damaged/loose

Fail 14 Jul 2014 27,396 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres deteriorated/cracking

nearside front brake noisy when applied

nearside front bumper damaged/loose

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 23,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,078 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,278 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,466 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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PJ55 LRE is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,074 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 PJ55 LRE, 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 21 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ55 LRE registered?

PJ55 LRE is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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