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L299 DTA

1994 Daihatsu Applause

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,137 mi
Last recorded96,137 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Applause79,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 DTA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 96,137 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside front lower control arm centre bush has slight play/movement

Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,432 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 91,432 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,196 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 86,196 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 81,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,695 miles

Creak from rear suspension. Possibly top shock mounts.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 78,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,307 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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L299 DTA is a 1994 Daihatsu Applause in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L299 DTA, 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 L299 DTA registered?

L299 DTA is a 1994 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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