1989 Daihatsu Charade 1.0L Petrol · F437 JFM
1989 Daihatsu Charade (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 40,796 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU CHARADE
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 993cc
F437 JFM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2021
- 40,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F437 JFM Mileage History
- 12/07/200626,718 mi
- 28/10/201038,763 mi+12,045 mi
- 20/11/201739,832 mi+1,069 mi
- 23/01/201839,858 mi+26 mi
- 15/06/202140,796 mi+938 mi
- 10/08/202140,796 mi
Average of roughly 934 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
F437 JFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Daihatsu Charade (F437 JFM) between July 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
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