CarVerify

Free Car Check

Q186JWY

1990 Daihatsu Charade

Green Diesel 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

1,149 mi
Last recorded1,149 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Daihatsu Charade53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daihatsu
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ186JWY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 1,149 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 1,149 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 11,480 miles

Hand Brake travel

oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2015 649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 640 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Clucth cable inscure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand Brake cable inscure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

This is an amature built vehicle.Design, construction and strength of welded joints need to be inspected by qualified welding inspector

Fail 23 Aug 2013 701 miles

Front Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

This is an amature built vehicle.Design, construction and strength of welded joints need to be inspected by qualified welding inspector

Fail 16 Aug 2013 7 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

extensive body panels fitted obscuring some testable areas

Fail 19 Oct 2010 30,191 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 21 May 2009 30,006 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 30,006 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2008 26,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 24,165 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 22,782 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 22,782 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Daihatsu Charade reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Q186JWY is a 1990 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1990 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 Q186JWY, 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 36 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q186JWY?

You can check the full history of Q186JWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Q186JWY registered?

Q186JWY is a 1990 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is Q186JWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q186JWY shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Q186JWY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Q186JWY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.