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V231 EFJ

1999 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,386 mi
Last recorded84,386 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Charade63,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 EFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,386 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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,695 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,498 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 79,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,032 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,078 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,849 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 50,849 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 41,882 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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V231 EFJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V231 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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What year was V231 EFJ registered?

V231 EFJ is a 1999 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V231 EFJ safe to buy?

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