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T131 JKL

1999 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,178 mi
Last recorded106,178 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Charade63,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 JKL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,178 miles

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

O/side headlamp height adjuster n/w

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Aug 2014 101,133 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake n/s binding

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,505 miles

Air Bag Light Illuminated

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,116 miles

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

corrosion on inner front brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

air bag light remains on.

both rear wheel arches surface corrosion.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 80,847 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

air bag light remains on.

both rear wheel arches surface corrosion.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,836 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

part of centre brake light innop

Fail 10 Nov 2009 77,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,248 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 69,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,761 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 54,476 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Nov 2005 52,140 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 52,140 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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T131 JKL is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T131 JKL, 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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T131 JKL is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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