1997 Daihatsu Sportrak 1.6L Petrol · R233 AKK
1997 Daihatsu Sportrak (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 30,745 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU SPORTRAK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R233 AKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 30,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R233 AKK Mileage History
- 17/01/202424,584 mi
- 30/01/202527,342 mi+2,758 mi
- 02/04/202527,354 mi+12 mi
- 30/03/202630,707 mi+3,353 mi
- 28/04/202630,745 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 2,705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R233 AKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak (R233 AKK) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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