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N247 MBX

1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Black Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,730 mi
Last recorded136,730 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak112,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 MBX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 136,730 miles

Brake Fluid Light On

Charge Light On

Front Shocks Modified - Welded

Rear Anti Roll Bar Links Modified - Welded

Rear Axle Modified - Additional Support Brackets

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock Brackets Modified to house different Shocks

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Additional Suspension Support Brackets (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Reverse Lights Inoperative

Fail 29 May 2025 136,712 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake Fluid Light On

Charge Light On

Front Shocks Modified - Welded

Rear Anti Roll Bar Links Modified - Welded

Rear Axle Modified - Additional Support Brackets

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Shock Brackets Modified to house different Shocks

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Additional Suspension Support Brackets (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Reverse Lights Inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2023 124,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all chassis and x members (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all4 ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 124,723 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all chassis and x members (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all4 ()

Fail 23 Nov 2022 124,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis and x members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 116,836 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion on o/s inner and outer sill

slight play in steering idler

Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lamp insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2020 109,022 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lamp insecure

Pass 26 May 2015 107,911 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 106,973 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 105,585 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 105,585 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,371 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,956 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 96,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 93,116 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 82,350 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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N247 MBX is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Black with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N247 MBX, 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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N247 MBX is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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