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P129 GAL

1997 Daihatsu Sportrak

Pink Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,772 mi
Last recorded92,772 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak66,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 GAL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 92,772 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 92,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 92,128 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 92,062 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2017 92,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,234 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake travel long

Fail 27 Apr 2016 90,234 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake travel long

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,913 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,697 miles

brake padel has slight travel

Fail 30 Sep 2013 84,697 miles

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

brake padel has slight travel

Pass 3 Oct 2012 810,487 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 810,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,906 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,950 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2010 73,617 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,259 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 70,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,692 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 60,954 miles

fuel line's showing signs of corrosion. †offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,754 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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P129 GAL is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak in Pink with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P129 GAL, 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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P129 GAL is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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