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P228 URF

1997 Daihatsu Sportrak

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,418 mi
Last recorded79,418 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak66,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 URF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2018 79,418 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Window in an unacceptable condition missing (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension heavily corroded

outer step insecure

under body heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,163 miles

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are perished on the sidewalls

advise exhaust tail pipe is corroded

steering box has minor movement in a ball socket

Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,163 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator does not face the rear (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are perished on the sidewalls

advise exhaust tail pipe is corroded

steering box has minor movement in a ball socket

Fail 11 Apr 2015 75,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres slight perishing @ outer sidewalls

brakes slightly pull to left

de-cel brake test(4x4)

tested in wet conditions

underside/various components undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres slight perishing @ outer sidewalls

brakes slightly pull to left

de-cel brake test(4x4)

tested in wet conditions

underside/various components undersealed

Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,686 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust deterated but not holed and blowing

general underside corrosion

nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 27 Dec 2013 60,685 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust deterated but not holed and blowing

general underside corrosion

nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,103 miles

perishing to all 4 tyre walls

rear no. plate poor

Fail 8 Jul 2011 58,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

main fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

offside front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,832 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

main fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

offside front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,390 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,943 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,500 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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P228 URF is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P228 URF, 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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P228 URF is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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