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J291 MDF

1991 Daihatsu Applause

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,218 mi
Last recorded150,218 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2006
Typical for 1991 Daihatsu Applause81,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 MDF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2006 150,218 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 150,218 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J291 MDF is a 1991 Daihatsu Applause in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J291 MDF, 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 J291 MDF registered?

J291 MDF is a 1991 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 13 September 1991.

Is J291 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J291 MDF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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