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P205 HCH

1997 Daihatsu Sportrak

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,476 mi
Last recorded39,476 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak66,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 HCH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all components corroded

bulk head corroded

f/side lights discoloured

under side of vehicle corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 39,475 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

f/side lights discoloured

under side of vehicle corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all components corroded

bulk head corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,115 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2009 29,115 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,500 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 26,500 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,553 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 22,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 17,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 12,566 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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P205 HCH is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P205 HCH, 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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P205 HCH is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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