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P243 URF

1997 Daihatsu Sportrak

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,631 mi
Last recorded98,631 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak66,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 URF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,631 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 98,313 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion around rear suspension and chassis

Pass 24 Jun 2010 91,674 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 91,674 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,764 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 84,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 77,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,235 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 69,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 59,476 miles

Cracking of both front tyre walls

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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P243 URF is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak in Green 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 P243 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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What year was P243 URF registered?

P243 URF is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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