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J486 JKN

1991 Daihatsu Applause

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

75,230 mi
Last recorded75,230 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Daihatsu Applause81,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 JKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2009 75,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 75,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 75,190 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 75,176 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 75,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking 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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J486 JKN is a 1991 Daihatsu Applause in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J486 JKN, 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 J486 JKN registered?

J486 JKN is a 1991 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 7 November 1991.

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