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L216 EKN

1994 Daihatsu Applause

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,303 mi
Last recorded90,303 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Applause79,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL216 EKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 90,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

radiator corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2008 90,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

radiator corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2007 85,505 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

radiator corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 82,342 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 82,342 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

radiator corroded

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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L216 EKN is a 1994 Daihatsu Applause in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Daihatsu Applause models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 79,352 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 L216 EKN, 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 32 years old, this Daihatsu Applause is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L216 EKN registered?

L216 EKN is a 1994 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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