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V194 EFJ

1999 Daihatsu Charade

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,151 mi
Last recorded104,151 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Charade63,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV194 EFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,151 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 104,151 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,259 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 98,251 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,637 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis tofloor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 94,627 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis tofloor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,249 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 88,237 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust deteriorated/broken (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,738 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 81,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,069 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 77,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,869 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,756 miles

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

Oil leak

f/no plate det + damage

fuel tank damage

n/s/f tyre cracking sidewall

travel foot brake

Fail 4 Mar 2011 70,756 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Oil leak

f/no plate det + damage

fuel tank damage

n/s/f tyre cracking sidewall

travel foot brake

Pass 1 Aug 2006 69,458 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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V194 EFJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V194 EFJ, 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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V194 EFJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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