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T254 LHB

1999 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,977 mi
Last recorded59,977 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Charade63,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 LHB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,977 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 59,977 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,777 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,087 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,920 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,727 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,205 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 36,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,227 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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T254 LHB is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T254 LHB, 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 T254 LHB registered?

T254 LHB is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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