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S979 LGN

1998 Daihatsu Charade

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,795 mi
Last recorded62,795 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Charade58,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 LGN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 62,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2012 62,795 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2011 58,637 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 58,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,103 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 50,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 May 2008 39,887 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 39,887 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,134 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 34,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,101 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 15,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S979 LGN is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S979 LGN, 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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S979 LGN is a 1998 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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