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L316 CTG

1993 Daihatsu Applause

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,090 mi
Last recorded102,090 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Applause79,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL316 CTG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 102,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 95,109 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 95,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 89,040 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit. †

Front brake pads close very close to limit. †

Handbrake only just passed brake efficiency. †

N/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall but not excessive. †

centre exhaust has small split. †

Pass 10 Nov 2005 84,503 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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L316 CTG is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L316 CTG, 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 L316 CTG registered?

L316 CTG is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 4 October 1993.

Is L316 CTG safe to buy?

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