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N208 DEV

1996 Daihatsu Sportrak

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

28,192 mi
Last recorded28,192 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak68,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 DEV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 28,192 miles

Nearside Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 28,190 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 27,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Dec 2021 27,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 26,318 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 26,318 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 25,533 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2018 24,804 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 24,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,001 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2015 21,668 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 21,668 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 20,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

o/s/ rear tyre under inflated.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

o/s/ rear tyre under inflated.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 18,976 miles

Front nudge bar corrorded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Presented with 2nd row seats folded away, so full seat belt inspection not carried out on them.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2013 18,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front nudge bar corrorded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Presented with 2nd row seats folded away, so full seat belt inspection not carried out on them.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 15,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking

reaqr fuel pipes rueted

Fail 25 May 2012 15,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking

reaqr fuel pipes rueted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,536 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 8,997 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 8,997 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 7,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 4,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 99,932 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 90,811 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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N208 DEV is a 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 68,152 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 N208 DEV, 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 30 years old, this Daihatsu Sportrak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N208 DEV is a 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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