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K978 NPN

1993 Daihatsu Applause

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,120 mi
Last recorded74,120 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Applause79,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 NPN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 74,120 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 74,098 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes corrosion to rear suspension componants corrosion to both inner sill panels

Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,079 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 72,079 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,181 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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K978 NPN is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K978 NPN, 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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What year was K978 NPN registered?

K978 NPN is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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