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P249 ATH

1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Red Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,910 mi
Last recorded107,910 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak112,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 ATH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 107,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 107,822 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 107,763 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 107,683 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 107,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 107,129 miles

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 1 Nov 2021 107,112 miles

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 106,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member broken (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings drop arm swivel worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2019 102,822 miles

All under vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 7 May 2019 102,811 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,374 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 98,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 93,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on underbody

light perishing on right hand front tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2013 93,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on underbody

Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 84,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,748 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 74,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 70,636 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 70,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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P249 ATH is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Red with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P249 ATH, 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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P249 ATH is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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