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W236 RLJ

2000 Daihatsu Charade

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,617 mi
Last recorded71,617 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Charade56,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 RLJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 71,617 miles

Rear suspension rusty

underbody rusty

Fail 16 May 2019 71,607 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension rusty

underbody rusty

Pass 23 May 2018 64,513 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 18 May 2018 64,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 8 May 2017 58,286 miles

Front wipers leaving lines

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust rubber

Fail 6 May 2017 58,252 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers leaving lines

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust rubber

Pass 14 May 2016 63,756 miles

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

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

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

suspension rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2015 49,593 miles

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

front suspension componants corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 49,486 miles

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

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

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)

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

front suspension componants corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,513 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 46,271 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 46,265 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,992 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,875 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 38,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 33,549 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 27,249 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,114 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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W236 RLJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Charade in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 56,173 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 W236 RLJ, 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 26 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W236 RLJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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