DAIHATSU CHARADE (1996)

About the 1996 DAIHATSU CHARADE

The 1996 DAIHATSU CHARADE is a small family car with a 1296cc petrol engine. 40 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2026, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 96% of 1996 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 54,545 miles at 30 years old, DAIHATSU CHARADE owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver. Very low mileage could mean the car has been garaged or used only for short trips, which can cause its own issues like battery drain and moisture buildup.

1996 DAIHATSU CHARADE Fuel Costs

The 1296cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 1996 DAIHATSU CHARADE?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,087 (£174/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £195 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 60% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.

DAIHATSU CHARADE Reliability Trend

The DAIHATSU CHARADE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

Buying a Used 1996 DAIHATSU CHARADE

At 30 years old, the DAIHATSU CHARADE is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. If you're flexible on year, the 2003 model has the highest pass rate at 72%. Note: with only 40 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.