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T488 LKG

1999 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,962 mi
Last recorded47,962 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Charade63,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 LKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,781 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2008 39,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,714 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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T488 LKG is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T488 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 T488 LKG registered?

T488 LKG is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T488 LKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 LKG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T488 LKG have outstanding finance?

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