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S273 MGA

1999 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,932 mi
Last recorded68,932 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Charade63,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 MGA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,932 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 68,932 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2010 68,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 59,801 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 53,302 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 45,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 45,295 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,070 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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S273 MGA is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 63,815 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 S273 MGA, 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 27 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S273 MGA registered?

S273 MGA is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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