Daihatsu Charade Turbo Dsl Hr Sr (1985)
1985 Daihatsu Charade Turbo Dsl Hr Sr
CarHunch is tracking 116 1985 Daihatsu Charade Turbo Dsl Hr Sr vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1985 Daihatsu Charade has a 0% first-time pass rate across 116 vehicles tested, which is dramatically below the UK average of 80% and suggests these cars are in poor condition or no longer roadworthy. No dangerous defects were recorded, but the complete absence of passes indicates systematic issues rather than isolated safety failures.
These vehicles are nearly 40 years old, which explains why none achieved MOT compliance—at this age, finding a Charade still in regular use is exceptionally rare. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project rather than daily transport, and budget extensively for mechanical work to bring it to testable condition.
We have 116 1985 Daihatsu Charade Turbo Dsl Hr Sr 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 1985 Daihatsu Charade Turbo Dsl Hr Sr
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 115 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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