1997 Daihatsu Sportrak 1.6L Petrol · R78 NAW
1997 Daihatsu Sportrak (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 17,563 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU SPORTRAK
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R78 NAW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
- 17,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R78 NAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Daihatsu Sportrak (R78 NAW) between March 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
R78 NAW Mileage History
- 14/03/202210,697 mi
- 03/04/202314,747 mi+4,050 mi
- 09/07/202417,553 mi+2,806 mi
- 17/07/202417,563 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,929 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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