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P143 VGP

1997 Daihatsu Sportrak

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

329 mi
Last recorded329 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak66,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 VGP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 329 miles

Chassis is very rusty but not holed

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,729 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,872 miles

petrol pipe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 96,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

petrol pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 93,997 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,560 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,562 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 61,389 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,439 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 39,970 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,722 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,475 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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P143 VGP is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P143 VGP, 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 P143 VGP registered?

P143 VGP is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P143 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 VGP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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