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W512 TFJ

2000 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Daihatsu Charade56,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW512 TFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 88,677 miles

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

N/s/r footbrake and handbrake slightly lower performance.

Oil leak

Outer sills week/surface rust

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

Rear sill ends rusty.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 88,676 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

N/s/r footbrake and handbrake slightly lower performance.

Oil leak

Outer sills week/surface rust

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

Rear sill ends rusty.

Pass 18 May 2015 85,298 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Outer sills week/rusty.

Wipers ends split.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,370 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 81,366 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,160 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 77,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,559 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 67,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,675 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,674 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,406 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,125 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 51,125 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate cracked.

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

STRONGLY ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BE CHANGED SOON.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,652 miles

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

front number plate damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2006 38,151 miles

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

both front outer cv boots perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2006 38,151 miles

both front outer cv boots 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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W512 TFJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W512 TFJ, 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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What year was W512 TFJ registered?

W512 TFJ is a 2000 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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