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K729 MKV

1993 Daihatsu Applause

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

114,293 mi
Last recorded114,293 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Applause79,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK729 MKV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2009 114,293 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 110,571 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 110,423 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

nearside rear fuel pipes have slight corrosion

offside rear handbrake cable fouling suspension stablizer bar

Pass 18 Jan 2007 105,600 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 105,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 102,363 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 102,363 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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K729 MKV is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Daihatsu Applause models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 79,190 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 K729 MKV, 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 33 years old, this Daihatsu Applause is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K729 MKV is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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