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L353 HFA

1993 Daihatsu Applause

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

35,640 mi
Last recorded35,640 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Applause79,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL353 HFA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,640 miles

antiroll bar link and suspension bushes perished

brake back plates corroded

brake hose ferulles corroded

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2011 35,646 miles

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

antiroll bar link and suspension bushes perished

brake back plates corroded

brake hose ferulles corroded

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,481 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on outer sills

suspension bushes perished

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 35,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,973 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 34,973 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,878 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 33,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,374 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 31,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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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L353 HFA is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L353 HFA, 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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L353 HFA is a 1993 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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