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T481 LKG

1999 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,801 mi
Last recorded63,801 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Charade63,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 LKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2014 63,801 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 60,136 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,136 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 56,507 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,018 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 51,018 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,392 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 49,392 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,634 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 43,527 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,946 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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T481 LKG is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T481 LKG, 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 T481 LKG registered?

T481 LKG is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T481 LKG safe to buy?

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