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N255 YCJ

1996 Daihatsu Sportrak

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,393 mi
Last recorded54,393 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak68,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 YCJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 54,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 53,557 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Fuel lines corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 May 2011 53,557 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Fuel lines corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 47,829 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Fuel lines corroded.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 25 May 2010 47,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs corroded.

Fuel lines corroded.

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 May 2009 40,910 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 31,861 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,086 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres have very small thorns in them

Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 25,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside front body mount corroded

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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N255 YCJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N255 YCJ, 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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What year was N255 YCJ registered?

N255 YCJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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