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S936 DFC

1998 Daihatsu Charade

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,151 mi
Last recorded128,151 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 DFC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 128,151 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 128,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 122,203 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 118,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 118,202 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,109 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 113,109 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 106,305 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 94,880 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,880 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 85,582 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 85,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 73,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 73,842 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 60,126 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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S936 DFC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,196 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 S936 DFC, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S936 DFC registered?

S936 DFC is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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