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N617 VDP

1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

168,067 mi
Last recorded168,067 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak112,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 VDP
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 168,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle body & chassis various areas and degrees of corrosion.

Fail 31 Jul 2026 168,047 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Satnav & items on top of instrument pod. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Excessively worn. (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Crossmember. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Crossmember. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle chassis & body various areas and degrees of corrosion.

Pass 11 Aug 2025 152,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

only drivers seat oprative at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2025 152,127 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch plus body mount point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

only drivers seat operative at time of test

very rusty under vehicle body and covered with dirt

Pass 16 Aug 2024 142,402 miles

slight crossion all round and slight mud over car

Fail 1 Aug 2024 142,000 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 117,935 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 117,407 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 116,589 miles

Nearside Front inner sill needs sealing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 116,575 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner sill needs sealing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 115,962 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside inner sill welding needs sealing

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside inner sill welding needs sealing

Pass 3 Jun 2019 114,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear floor pan corroded

nearside rear inner upper wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 114,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear floor pan corroded

nearside rear inner upper wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 114,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 113,896 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 113,896 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 113,315 miles

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

nearside rear inner lower sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 16 May 2016 113,313 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear inner lower sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 21 May 2015 113,065 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 113,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 112,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 110,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 110,764 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 97,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 97,460 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 93,860 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2010 93,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 80,929 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 76,489 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 76,488 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

all petrol pipes very rusty

front anti roll bar link bar bushes split both sides

slight play n/s idler

Pass 3 May 2006 72,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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N617 VDP is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 112,642 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N617 VDP, 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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N617 VDP is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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