MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,670 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Daihatsu Applause?
Based on 2,144 MOT tests across 515 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J497 MKL is a 1992 Daihatsu Applause in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1992 Daihatsu Applause models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 78,921 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 J497 MKL, 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 34 years old, this Daihatsu Applause is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of J497 MKL?
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What year was J497 MKL registered?
J497 MKL is a 1992 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 10 January 1992.
Is J497 MKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J497 MKL 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.
Does J497 MKL have outstanding finance?
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