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K240 RFV

1992 Daihatsu Applause

Beige Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,108 mi
Last recorded63,108 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Daihatsu Applause78,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK240 RFV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 63,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 but not leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,606 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 61,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,858 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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K240 RFV is a 1992 Daihatsu Applause in Beige with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K240 RFV, 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 K240 RFV registered?

K240 RFV is a 1992 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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