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P257 VKG

1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Red Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,239 mi
Last recorded148,239 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak112,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 VKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 148,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 143,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 140,174 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 140,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 130,012 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 130,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 129,917 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 124,887 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 117,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 105,532 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 105,532 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,691 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 87,691 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 86,977 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,026 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 71,026 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,417 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
Full Daihatsu Fourtrak reliability report

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P257 VKG is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Red with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P257 VKG, 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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P257 VKG is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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