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L498 TGR

1994 Daihatsu Applause

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,213 mi
Last recorded98,213 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Applause79,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 TGR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2007 98,213 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 94,355 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 94,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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L498 TGR is a 1994 Daihatsu Applause in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L498 TGR, 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 L498 TGR registered?

L498 TGR is a 1994 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 17 January 1994.

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