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T494 LKG

1999 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,640 mi
Last recorded47,640 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Charade63,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 LKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,055 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,093 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 42,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,019 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,161 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 39,161 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,789 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 32,263 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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T494 LKG is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade in Green 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 T494 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 T494 LKG registered?

T494 LKG is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T494 LKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T494 LKG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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