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P378 VNY

1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,399 mi
Last recorded108,399 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak112,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 VNY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 108,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 108,397 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission transfer box front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 108,397 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 105,225 miles

Headlamp aim too high Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Big clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing Ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes low effort

Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 102,911 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 118,658 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear seat mount to floor corroded away

Nearside Rear shocker shroud adrift

Pass 12 Dec 2017 118,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 115,746 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 11,407 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 10,641 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 99,121 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,257 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 95,413 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,245 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 89,245 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,282 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 79,923 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 70,151 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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P378 VNY is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P378 VNY, 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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P378 VNY is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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