Daihatsu Charade Cx S/r (1987)
1987 Daihatsu Charade Cx S/r
CarHunch is tracking 169 1987 Daihatsu Charade Cx S/r vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1987 Daihatsu Charade has a zero first-time pass rate across 169 vehicles tested, which is drastically below the UK average of 80%—a serious red flag for reliability. None of these cars have recorded dangerous defects, but the complete absence of any passes suggests either systematic issues affecting the entire cohort or that these vehicles are too old and worn to meet MOT standards any longer.
With no mileage data available and a median CarHunch score of just 50, these cars are at the end of their practical life. If you're considering one, expect significant repair costs to get it through MOT; a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist mechanic is essential, as the blanket failure pattern indicates these vehicles need serious work to be roadworthy.
We have 169 1987 Daihatsu Charade Cx S/r vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1987 Daihatsu Charade Cx S/r
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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