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P289 FAS

1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,231 mi
Last recorded141,231 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak107,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 FAS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2008 141,231 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED O/S/F AND N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS CORRODED

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 141,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT DISCS CORRODED O/S/F AND N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS CORRODED

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2008 141,078 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

general condition of chassis and floors poor

Pass 23 Jul 2007 138,117 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 130,875 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
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P289 FAS is a 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P289 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 P289 FAS registered?

P289 FAS is a 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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