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T490 LKG

1999 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,876 mi
Last recorded76,876 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Charade63,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 LKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,876 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 76,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,223 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 68,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,084 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 60,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2006 53,691 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 53,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,569 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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T490 LKG is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T490 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 T490 LKG registered?

T490 LKG is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T490 LKG safe to buy?

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