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P253 WKG

1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,090 mi
Last recorded193,090 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak107,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 WKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 193,090 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 187,171 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

all front drive shaft gaiters deteriated

all front suspoension dust boot deteriated

all steering joint dust boots deteriated

both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriated

both rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriated

both rear chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar bushes

sliught play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 187,171 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all front drive shaft gaiters deteriated

all front suspoension dust boot deteriated

all steering joint dust boots deteriated

both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriated

both rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriated

both rear chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar bushes

sliught play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2011 177,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 177,283 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 170,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 170,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 158,681 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2009 158,413 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2008 146,957 miles

corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2008 146,577 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to front to rear fuel pipe

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 138,989 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 138,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 128,296 miles

chips in front winscreen

corrosion to o/s/r fuel and brake pipes

slight movement in n/s/f steering idler

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
Full Daihatsu Fourtrak reliability report

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P253 WKG is a 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 107,211 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 P253 WKG, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Fourtrak is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P253 WKG is a 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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