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L104 FVN

1993 Daihatsu Applause

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,693 mi
Last recorded45,693 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Applause79,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL104 FVN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 45,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,970 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 44,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 44,311 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,012 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 43,009 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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L104 FVN is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L104 FVN, 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 L104 FVN registered?

L104 FVN is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L104 FVN safe to buy?

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