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M278 RSS

1995 Daihatsu Sportrak

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,258 mi
Last recorded71,258 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Daihatsu Sportrak65,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 RSS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,010 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 66,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 55,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,299 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 51,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 51,859 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 49,720 miles

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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M278 RSS is a 1995 Daihatsu Sportrak in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Daihatsu Sportrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 65,546 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 M278 RSS, 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 31 years old, this Daihatsu Sportrak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M278 RSS is a 1995 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M278 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M278 RSS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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