1997 Daihatsu Sportrak 1.6L Petrol · R404 BMA
1997 Daihatsu Sportrak (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 99,392 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU SPORTRAK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1589cc
R404 BMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/05/2026
- 99,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R404 BMA Mileage History
- 03/06/202497,660 mi
- 07/06/202497,661 mi+1 mi
- 04/06/202596,754 mi-907 mi
- 10/06/202596,755 mi+1 mi
- 21/05/202699,392 mi+2,637 mi
Average of roughly 882 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R404 BMA 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 (R404 BMA) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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