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P279 FAS

1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,246 mi
Last recorded167,246 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak107,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 FAS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 167,246 miles

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

chassis and crossmembers corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2008 167,245 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

chassis and crossmembers corroded

Pass 26 May 2007 153,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 136,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P279 FAS is a 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P279 FAS, 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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What year was P279 FAS registered?

P279 FAS is a 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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