Daihatsu Sportrak (1992)
1992 Daihatsu Sportrak
CarHunch analysed 1,577 real MOT records for the 1992 Daihatsu Sportrak. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Daihatsu Sportrak falls well short of the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 65.5% versus the national 80%, meaning nearly one in three fail their MOT. Nearly 19% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a genuine concern for any prospective buyer and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At 53,143 miles median (fairly low for a 32-year-old vehicle), these Sportraks average 2.28 failures and 6.8 advisories per test—suggesting chronic wear across multiple systems rather than isolated issues. If you're considering one, budget for essential repairs beyond the MOT work itself, and prioritise a comprehensive mechanically-minded inspection to catch safety-critical problems before they become dangerous defects.
What to check before buying a 1992 Daihatsu Sportrak
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 1,569 | 65.5% | 2.28 |
| Diesel (0%) | 7 | 72.4% | 2.43 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 73.3% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Daihatsu Sportrak vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Daihatsu Sportrak vehicles fall between 28,626 and 78,591 miles.
1992 Daihatsu Sportrak — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Daihatsu Sportrak
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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57.8%
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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22.1%
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
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20.9%
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
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19.4%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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19.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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19.3%
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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17.5%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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17.3%
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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