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PWG 578X

1982 Daihatsu Charade

Beige Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,800 mi
Last recorded34,800 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Daihatsu Charade34,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWG 578X
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,800 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 34,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,756 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 34,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 34,732 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,726 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 34,725 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,693 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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PWG 578X is a 1982 Daihatsu Charade in Beige with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 34,799 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 PWG 578X, 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 44 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PWG 578X registered?

PWG 578X is a 1982 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 11 May 1982.

Is PWG 578X safe to buy?

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