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R543 PDV

1997 Daihatsu Sportrak

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,797 mi
Last recorded5,797 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak66,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 PDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelSportrak
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 5,797 miles

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

rear seats not fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Fail 5 Jun 2008 5,795 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear seats not fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear seats not fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection.

exhaust catalyst internal rattle.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,826 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 86,826 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 76,891 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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R543 PDV 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 R543 PDV, 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 R543 PDV registered?

R543 PDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R543 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 PDV 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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