Daihatsu Sportrak MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Daihatsu Sportrak. Check any Sportrak by registration number below.

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59.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.9%

vs Daihatsu Avg

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Daihatsu Sportrak — MOT Reliability Overview

The Daihatsu Sportrak has an average MOT pass rate of 59.7%, which is 12.9 percentage points below the Daihatsu brand average of 72.6%. This suggests the Sportrak can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Daihatsu Sportrak fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Sportrak for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Daihatsu Sportrak, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Daihatsu Sportrak performs at MOT across different model years.

1997

Based on 176 vehicles

50.0%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

44.8%

1996

Based on 72 vehicles

55.6%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

35.6%

1995

Based on 68 vehicles

57.4%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

29.2%

1994

Based on 72 vehicles

65.3%Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

19.2%

1993

Based on 66 vehicles

57.6%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

14.3%

1992

Based on 73 vehicles

60.3%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

21.1%

1991

Based on 39 vehicles

64.1%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

9.1%

1990

Based on 41 vehicles

56.1%Below Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

44.8%

0

Based on 246 vehicles

70.7%Average

Daihatsu average: 72.6%

Mileage at 5yr

62k mi

Top MOT Failures — Daihatsu Sportrak

The most common reasons a Daihatsu Sportrak fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

27.6%

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

20.1%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

15.2%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

11.9%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.7%

Daihatsu Sportrak Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

11.9%

Rear Nearside

9.7%

Front Nearside

8.0%

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Compare MOT reliability across Daihatsu models.

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75.0% pass rate

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82.2% pass rate

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58.5% pass rate

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64.9% pass rate

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54.2% pass rate

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Daihatsu Sportrak — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Daihatsu Sportrak MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Daihatsu Sportrak?

The average MOT pass rate for the Daihatsu Sportrak is 59.7% compared to the Daihatsu average of 72.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Daihatsu Sportrak?

The most common MOT failures on the Daihatsu Sportrak are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (27.6%), Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (20.1%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (15.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Daihatsu Sportrak reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 59.7%, the Daihatsu Sportrak is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This suggests more frequent issues — pay close attention to the common failures listed on this page when buying or maintaining this model.

How do I check the MOT history of a Daihatsu Sportrak?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Daihatsu Sportrak?

Typical mileage for the Daihatsu Sportrak: 61,524 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sportrak to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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