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T503 DAX

1999 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,860 mi
Last recorded70,860 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Charade63,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT503 DAX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,860 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 68,243 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 67,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 66,429 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2009 66,413 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 62,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 May 2007 56,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2007

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,604 miles

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

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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T503 DAX is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T503 DAX, 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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T503 DAX is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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