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N242 AKN

1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Grey Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

118,336 mi
Last recorded118,336 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak112,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 AKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 118,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

floor starting to corrode

rear axle oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 116,951 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise exhaust

Fail 10 Jul 2013 116,948 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise exhaust

Fail 24 Jun 2013 116,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 115,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 113,236 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 113,236 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 110,934 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 110,746 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 105,963 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 105,935 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 100,418 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Fuel pipes surface corroded

Oil leak

Play noted in N/S/F steering idler

Suspension bushes perished

Fail 27 May 2008 100,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust heavily corroded

Fuel pipes surface corroded

Oil leak

Play noted in N/S/F steering idler

Suspension bushes perished

Pass 23 May 2007 91,680 miles

Bonded suspension bushes worn

Front and rear anti roll bar links worn

Front tyres perished

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2007 91,680 miles

Oil leak

Bonded suspension bushes worn

Front and rear anti roll bar links worn

Front tyres perished

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 May 2006 84,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 84,076 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Fourtrak?

Based on 202,121 MOT tests across 21,470 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
4,473
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
21,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,666
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 10,673
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,249
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7,656
fog lamp not working 7,228
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N242 AKN is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Grey with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 112,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Fourtrak fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,666 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N242 AKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Fourtrak typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Daihatsu Fourtrak is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N242 AKN is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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