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L257 LFS

1994 Daihatsu Applause

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,040 mi
Last recorded81,040 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Applause79,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 LFS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 81,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2005 82,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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L257 LFS is a 1994 Daihatsu Applause in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L257 LFS, 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 L257 LFS registered?

L257 LFS is a 1994 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L257 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L257 LFS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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