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J688 NPV

1992 Daihatsu Applause

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,839 mi
Last recorded80,839 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Daihatsu Applause78,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ688 NPV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,839 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 80,264 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 80,023 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2007 79,982 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2006 78,512 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 74,255 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED. †FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

HAN D BRAKE LIGHT "ON". †N/S EXTERIOR MIRROR BROKEN.

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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J688 NPV is a 1992 Daihatsu Applause in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J688 NPV, 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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What year was J688 NPV registered?

J688 NPV is a 1992 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 15 May 1992.

Is J688 NPV safe to buy?

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