Daihatsu Sportrak

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 538 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

64%

Total Tests

538

Model Years

1990 to 1997

Years Covered

About the Daihatsu Sportrak

The Daihatsu Sportrak was MOT tested 538 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (1990 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 64%. That's 18 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 62,700 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 60,969 miles.

Compared to the Daihatsu brand average of 71%, the Sportrak is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Daihatsu models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1589cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,528

Per month£211/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1997 details

How reliable is the Daihatsu Sportrak?

vs average of all models-18% (82% avg)

vs Daihatsu brand average-7% (71% avg)

Daihatsu Sportrak by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1997	61%	194	60,969 mi
1996	67%	61	55,203 mi
1995	61%	62	65,030 mi
1994	66%	62	57,863 mi
1993	63%	48	71,631 mi
1992	64%	69	53,673 mi
1990	64%	42	62,700 mi

Questions about the Daihatsu Sportrak

Is the Daihatsu Sportrak reliable?

Across its 7 model years in our data (1990 to 1997), the Daihatsu Sportrak averages a 64% MOT pass rate, from 538 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 18 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.