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WJ04 RVL

2004 Daihatsu Charade

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,588 mi
Last recorded109,588 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Daihatsu Charade42,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 RVL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,588 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 103,470 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,407 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 101,407 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE GOT HOT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,205 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,724 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,937 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 72,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,060 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 63,786 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,867 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,014 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small stone chips on screen

Pass 4 Feb 2012 32,031 miles

has sticker on windscreen in zone b but not obstructing veiw to the road

Fail 7 Feb 2011 25,729 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall but not showing cords. (recomend replacing)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,729 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r tyre cut on sidewall but not showing cords. (recomend replacing)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,061 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 19,927 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,868 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,600 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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WJ04 RVL is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,481 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 WJ04 RVL, 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 22 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ04 RVL registered?

WJ04 RVL is a 2004 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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