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T491 LKG

1999 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,467 mi
Last recorded83,467 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Charade63,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 LKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,467 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges ." o/s/f badly on inside" (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has been temp. repaired (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,404 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre flooring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s into and out of flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 82,404 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre flooring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s into and out of flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,400 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s outer sill panels at rear ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s into flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 80,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s outer sill panels at rear ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s into flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,353 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

o/s/rear & o/s/front brake dragging

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,271 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade fraying on end

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance has been temp. repaired (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/rear tyre wall cracking

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,998 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance been temp. repaired (1.1.A.3d)

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Feb 2016 73,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance been temp. repaired (1.1.A.3d)

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,944 miles

moretravel than normal in service brake

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Feb 2015 71,944 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

moretravel than normal in service brake

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,429 miles

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

o/s/front brake "dragging"/sticking on slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,996 miles

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

more travel than normal in sevice brake

Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

more travel than normal in service brake

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,717 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 61,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,095 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

more travel than normal in service brake

slight noise from o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,546 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

more travel than normal in service brake"spongy"

slight noise from n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,819 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 54,973 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,158 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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T491 LKG is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T491 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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T491 LKG is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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