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RJ05 XJB

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,890 mi
Last recorded42,890 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 XJB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 42,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 32,769 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,404 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 27,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leaks noted

Fail 22 Nov 2013 27,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leaks noted

Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,016 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 23,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,931 miles

Engine light stays on.

Tail pipe corroded and leaking.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 18,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,250 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 16,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,315 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 9,941 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,941 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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RJ05 XJB is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ05 XJB, 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 RJ05 XJB registered?

RJ05 XJB is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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