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J638 RDV

1991 Daihatsu Applause

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,858 mi
Last recorded128,858 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1991 Daihatsu Applause81,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 RDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 128,858 miles

Surface corrosion to outer sills and genral underbody

Pass 9 Sep 2015 126,840 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 126,836 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 122,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear inner and outer sils and sil ends are corroded but not excessivly weakened at time of test.

Offside rear tyre is worn on its outer edge, grooves not cut as deep as those containing wear indicators.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,299 miles

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

both front track control arm bushes geting weak

both rear front suspension arm front bushes getting weak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 114,546 miles

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

both front track control arm bushes getting weak.

both rear bottom hub bushes getting weak

both rear trailing arm front bushes getting weak.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 111,268 miles

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

Offside and nearside front track control arm bush are perished.

offside rear inner side light not working.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 111,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside and nearside front track control arm bush are perished.

offside rear inner side light not working.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 107,740 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 107,740 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 104,080 miles

Corrosion in the offside rear body, not within a perscribed area,

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 104,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Corrosion in the offside rear body, not within a perscribed area,

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 99,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 99,838 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 94,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 89,999 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 85,878 miles

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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J638 RDV is a 1991 Daihatsu Applause in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J638 RDV, 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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J638 RDV is a 1991 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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