1993 Daihatsu Charade 1.3L Petrol · L253 GUC
1993 Daihatsu Charade (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 83,998 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU CHARADE
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1295cc
L253 GUC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 83,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 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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L253 GUC Mileage History
- 26/09/202278,919 mi
- 08/09/202381,513 mi+2,594 mi
- 14/09/202381,526 mi+13 mi
- 04/06/202583,975 mi+2,449 mi
- 15/09/202583,998 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 1,710 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L253 GUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Daihatsu Charade (L253 GUC) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 30cm se”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch inner win”; “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch inner wi”.
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