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T498 LKG

1999 Daihatsu Charade

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,286 mi
Last recorded52,286 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Charade63,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 LKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 52,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres perished.

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General corrosion to vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,394 miles

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,475 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,513 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 49,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,573 miles

Corrosion forming in nearside rear wheel arch.

Rear number plate cracked.

Surface corrosion on front and rear subframes also various front and rear steering/braking/suspension components.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 48,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion forming in nearside rear wheel arch.

Rear number plate cracked.

Surface corrosion on front and rear subframes also various front and rear steering/braking/suspension components.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s wiper split.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 46,786 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s wiper split.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,172 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,312 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 43,312 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,306 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on 3mm

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,817 miles

both front outer cv boots perishing

Fail 26 Apr 2010 38,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW AND WILL REQUIRE CHANGING SOON

both front outer cv boots perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,414 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,158 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,966 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 30,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,278 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED,REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHING.

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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T498 LKG is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T498 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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T498 LKG is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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