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J156 LKM

1991 Daihatsu Applause

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,335 mi
Last recorded103,335 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Daihatsu Applause81,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ156 LKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 103,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 103,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 100,341 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 100,340 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Applause?

Based on 2,144 MOT tests across 515 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
3,108
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
515
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 262
constant velocity joint gaiter split 177
parking brake recording little or no effort 144
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
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J156 LKM is a 1991 Daihatsu Applause in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Daihatsu Applause models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 81,108 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Applause fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J156 LKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Applause typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Daihatsu Applause is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J156 LKM registered?

J156 LKM is a 1991 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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