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E23 TAJ

1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Red Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

192,390 mi
Last recorded192,390 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak112,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 TAJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 192,390 miles

Chassis and under components have been heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 191,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body mount rubbers worn

rear spring mounts corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 191,811 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure rubber mounting deteriorated (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements horns sound without operating (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill heavily corroded front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill extensive repairs carried out

Offside Rear inner wing under sealed repair carried out

both sides rear bump stops mounting corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 190,491 miles

Offside Rear inner sill has corrosion

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 189,171 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 189,170 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 189,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose all 5 nuts loose (5.2.1 (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))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 189,065 miles

all prop shaft UJ's and sliding yokes need greasing

Pass 11 Jan 2019 188,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 188,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch holed on outer panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch has 2 holes on inner panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch holed on outer panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper sections slightly loose

Pass 10 Jan 2018 184,689 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 184,680 miles

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 177,348 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

tow ball has been removed tow bar very rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2016 177,073 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear coil spring seat corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 170,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 159,855 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 159,533 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 151,005 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 142,813 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 133,398 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 128,011 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 118,879 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 109,986 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 102,092 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 102,079 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 95,275 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 89,104 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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E23 TAJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Red with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E23 TAJ, 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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What year was E23 TAJ registered?

E23 TAJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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