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N589 AVU

1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Grey Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,237 mi
Last recorded165,237 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak112,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN589 AVU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2016 165,237 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear cross member no longer attached (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Due to being attached to rear cross member (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel cannot be rotated by hand (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall cracked

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 165,237 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear bumper insecure

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2015 165,237 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 165,098 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 165,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 161,776 miles

Breather pipe on axle insecure

Exhaust tail pipe corroding

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2013 161,655 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Breather pipe on axle insecure

Exhaust tail pipe corroding

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2012 157,592 miles

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 157,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 154,585 miles

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2011 154,582 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2010 151,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis nearside and offside corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2010 151,675 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear chassis nearside and offside corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2009 149,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 142,535 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/f seatbelt twisted

o/s/r seatbelt frayed slightly

slight play in n/s steering idler

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f lower shock absorber mount

Fail 26 Mar 2008 142,495 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

o/s/f seatbelt twisted

o/s/r seatbelt frayed slightly

slight play in n/s steering idler

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f lower shock absorber mount

Pass 15 Mar 2007 134,816 miles

cracking to n/s/f tyre,recommend replacing

slight play in front lower suspension balljoints

slight play o/s/f lower shock absorber bush

Fail 8 Mar 2007 134,686 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cracking to n/s/f tyre,recommend replacing

slight play in front lower suspension balljoints

slight play o/s/f lower shock absorber bush

Pass 21 Mar 2006 125,565 miles

deterioration to o/s/r trailing arm rear bush

front seatbelts twisted

sligfht play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s steering idler pivot

slight play o/s/f shock absorber bottom bush

Fail 16 Mar 2006 125,510 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f and n/s/r seatbelts twisted

slight play in n/s steering idler pivot

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f shock absorber bottom bush

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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N589 AVU is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Grey with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N589 AVU, 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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N589 AVU is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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