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P198 RLG

1997 Daihatsu Sportrak

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,821 mi
Last recorded48,821 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak66,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 RLG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,821 miles

Front bumper insecure

slight corroded on o/s/r wheel arch

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,672 miles

corrosion to underbody areas

Fail 30 Oct 2008 37,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

corrosion to underbody areas

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,136 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 31,085 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hsf side light damaged

nsf wheel binding

play in nsf bearing

play in steering idler and link arms

Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,544 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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P198 RLG 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 P198 RLG, 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 P198 RLG registered?

P198 RLG is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P198 RLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 RLG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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