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L987 DKO

1994 Daihatsu Applause

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,756 mi
Last recorded54,756 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Applause79,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL987 DKO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelApplause
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2007 54,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steel roadwheel fitted to o/s/r.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,181 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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L987 DKO is a 1994 Daihatsu Applause in Grey 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 L987 DKO, 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 L987 DKO registered?

L987 DKO is a 1994 Daihatsu Applause, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L987 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L987 DKO 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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