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K790 MEU

1993 Daihatsu Applause

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,794 mi
Last recorded88,794 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Applause79,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK790 MEU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,794 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,879 miles

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2011 83,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,833 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 97,833 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear outer wheel arch damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2009 71,859 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 71,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,746 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,298 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 57,261 miles

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

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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K790 MEU is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K790 MEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K790 MEU registered?

K790 MEU is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K790 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K790 MEU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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