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G298 DFA

1990 Daihatsu Sportrak

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,766 mi
Last recorded79,766 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Daihatsu Sportrak45,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 DFA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,766 miles

brake pipes corroded

coolant leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 79,762 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

brake pipes corroded

coolant leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,750 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,750 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2010 75,773 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 72,859 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,859 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 70,305 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 70,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

OIL LEAK EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT PIPE. N/S/R SHOCKER TOP BUSSH WORN SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F WHEEL BRG

Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,644 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 68,644 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Sportrak?

Based on 69,760 MOT tests across 9,877 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,365
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
9,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,099
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,853
position lamp(s) not working 3,206
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,782
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,570
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G298 DFA is a 1990 Daihatsu Sportrak in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1990 Daihatsu Sportrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 45,932 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 Sportrak fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 7,099 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G298 DFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Sportrak typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Daihatsu Sportrak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G298 DFA registered?

G298 DFA is a 1990 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 27 March 1990.

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