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P972 EJW

1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,630 mi
Last recorded145,630 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak112,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 EJW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 145,630 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 140,493 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 139,807 miles

Brake pipe across rear axle has been covered with copper grease

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to centre (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 138,301 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across to offside rear Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on tread

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2015 136,231 miles

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

advise widespread corrosion on off side rear inner wing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 136,225 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

advise widespread corrosion on off side rear inner wing

Pass 3 Nov 2014 130,662 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 127,303 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 127,303 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 125,764 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 122,355 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011

Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 118,391 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 114,255 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 114,255 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 109,429 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 105,243 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 101,046 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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P972 EJW is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P972 EJW, 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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P972 EJW is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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