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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Daihatsu Applause. Check any Applause by registration number below.

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85.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+12.5%

vs Daihatsu Avg

9

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Daihatsu Applause — MOT Reliability Overview

The Daihatsu Applause has an average MOT pass rate of 85.1%, which is 12.5 percentage points above the Daihatsu brand average of 72.6%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Applause is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Daihatsu Applause, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Daihatsu Applause performs at MOT across different model years.

1999

Based on 74 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Daihatsu average: 72.6%
Mileage at 10yr

169k mi

1998

Based on 85 vehicles

83.5%Good
Daihatsu average: 72.6%
Mileage at 10yr

169k mi

1997

Based on 65 vehicles

83.1%Good
Daihatsu average: 72.6%

1996

Based on 146 vehicles

89.0%Excellent
Daihatsu average: 72.6%

1995

Based on 103 vehicles

81.6%Good
Daihatsu average: 72.6%

1994

Based on 89 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Daihatsu average: 72.6%

1993

Based on 58 vehicles

79.3%Good
Daihatsu average: 72.6%

1991

Based on 54 vehicles

87.0%Excellent
Daihatsu average: 72.6%

1990

Based on 83 vehicles

81.9%Good
Daihatsu average: 72.6%

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Compare MOT reliability across Daihatsu models.

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75.0% pass rate

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82.2% pass rate

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58.5% pass rate

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57.6% pass rate

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64.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Daihatsu Applause

Daihatsu Applause — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Daihatsu Applause MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Daihatsu Applause?
The average MOT pass rate for the Daihatsu Applause is 85.1% compared to the Daihatsu average of 72.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Daihatsu Applause?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Daihatsu Applause reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.1%, the Daihatsu Applause is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Daihatsu Applause?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Daihatsu Applause?
Typical mileage for the Daihatsu Applause: 169,222 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Applause to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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