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K997 SDX

1993 Daihatsu Applause

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,057 mi
Last recorded88,057 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Applause79,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK997 SDX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 88,057 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2009 88,057 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,789 miles

brake fluid level low

slight power steering leak

tailgate rams faulty

Fail 23 Nov 2007 81,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

slight power steering leak

tailgate rams faulty

Pass 14 Nov 2006 74,986 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 74,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K997 SDX is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K997 SDX, 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 K997 SDX registered?

K997 SDX is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 2 January 1993.

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