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P117 VGJ

1997 Daihatsu Sportrak

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,823 mi
Last recorded91,823 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak66,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 VGJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,823 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,802 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 80,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,375 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 72,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,424 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 26,032 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 26,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,614 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,618 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 22,618 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,952 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,406 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,852 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,935 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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P117 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 66,985 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 P117 VGJ, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Sportrak is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P117 VGJ registered?

P117 VGJ is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P117 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 VGJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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