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N253 AKN

1996 Daihatsu Sportrak

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

40,537 mi
Last recorded40,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak68,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 AKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 40,537 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,695 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat joint (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 34,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,753 miles

slight corrosion on metal fuel pipes

slight wear in front suspension joints

Fail 25 Jun 2015 27,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight corrosion on metal fuel pipes

slight wear in front suspension joints

Pass 22 May 2014 25,252 miles

corrosion on fuel lines

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Fail 19 May 2014 25,252 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion on fuel lines

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 22 May 2013 23,612 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 23,607 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fual pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 23,100 miles
Fail 16 May 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,632 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 17,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 11,317 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 11,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,215 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 5,916 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 3,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 99,067 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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N253 AKN is a 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N253 AKN, 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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N253 AKN is a 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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