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N296 XRS

1996 Daihatsu Sportrak

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,073 mi
Last recorded35,073 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak68,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 XRS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 35,073 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,599 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 81,593 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 76,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,775 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 858,542 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 79,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

vehichle has had extensive welding to chassis of entire length †fuel gauge not working

Fail 30 Jan 2007 79,680 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

vehichle has had extensive welding to chassis of entire length †fuel gauge not working

Pass 31 Jan 2006 73,067 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 73,067 miles

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

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

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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N296 XRS is a 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N296 XRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N296 XRS registered?

N296 XRS is a 1996 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N296 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N296 XRS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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