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P154 JAU

1997 Daihatsu Sportrak

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,935 mi
Last recorded37,935 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak66,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 JAU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,935 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,109 miles

.. slight free play felt at steering wheel

.. slight movement in nearside/offside front wheel bearings

.. starter motor faulty

... petrol pipes under vehicle surface rust

vehicle tested without any rear seats

Fail 6 Feb 2008 33,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

.. slight free play felt at steering wheel

.. slight movement in nearside/offside front wheel bearings

.. starter motor faulty

... petrol pipes under vehicle surface rust

vehicle tested without any rear seats

Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,158 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 12,158 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P154 JAU is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P154 JAU, 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 P154 JAU registered?

P154 JAU is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P154 JAU safe to buy?

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