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J898 MTM

1991 Daihatsu Applause

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

111,116 mi
Last recorded111,116 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2006
Typical for 1991 Daihatsu Applause81,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 MTM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2006 111,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front to Rear metal brake pipe corroded

O/S Door Mirror loose

Rear seat belts twisted & slow retracting

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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J898 MTM is a 1991 Daihatsu Applause in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J898 MTM, 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 J898 MTM registered?

J898 MTM is a 1991 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J898 MTM safe to buy?

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