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P255 SBX

1997 Daihatsu Sportrak

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,737 mi
Last recorded82,737 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak66,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 SBX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 82,737 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,394 miles

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 13 Oct 2010 82,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front and both rear tyres perishing

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,393 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 77,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,307 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 72,307 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Sep 2007 67,320 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 67,320 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,833 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 62,833 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P255 SBX is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P255 SBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P255 SBX?

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What year was P255 SBX registered?

P255 SBX is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P255 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 SBX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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