1993 Daihatsu Charade 1.3L Petrol · L253 GUC
1993 Daihatsu Charade (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 87,460 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU CHARADE
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L253 GUC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 87,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “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”.
L253 GUC Mileage History
- 14/09/202381,526 mi
- 04/06/202583,975 mi+2,449 mi
- 15/09/202583,998 mi+23 mi
- 14/09/202687,442 mi+3,444 mi
- 14/09/202687,460 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,977 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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