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N271 REC

1996 Daihatsu Sportrak

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,402 mi
Last recorded98,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak68,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 REC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 98,402 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,924 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 91,719 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 91,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 86,023 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 77,681 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2005 69,046 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 69,046 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N271 REC is a 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N271 REC, 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 N271 REC registered?

N271 REC is a 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N271 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N271 REC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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