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N148 TPR

1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

166,704 mi
Last recorded166,704 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak112,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 TPR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 166,704 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner front of wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear fuel pipes weeping

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes slightly binding

chassis corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2025 166,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner front of wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear fuel pipes weeping

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes slightly binding

chassis corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2024 165,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front window not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

central rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2024 165,949 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front window not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

central rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2023 165,200 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 164,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear lower outer spring platforms corroding

Rear tyres slightly distorted

fuel pipes damp

Fail 30 Nov 2022 164,264 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes slightly binding

Rear lower outer spring platforms corroding

Rear tyres slightly distorted

fuel pipes damp

Pass 6 Nov 2021 159,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 153,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively yoke has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 147,546 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipes damp

Rear rear chassis corroding

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear road spring mountings corroding

Fail 23 May 2019 147,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipes damp

Rear rear chassis corroding

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear road spring mountings corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2018 145,174 miles

chassis and body could do with some rust protection

Fail 31 May 2018 145,173 miles

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

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

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

chassis and body could do with some rust protection

Pass 4 May 2017 143,018 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

Fail 4 May 2017 143,018 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 6 May 2016 140,661 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2016 140,660 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill middle and rear (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ns and os rear sill to inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2015 134,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrossion - nearside rear panel section is corrodded not considered to be excessive . rear floor structure is corrodded not considered to be excessive

corrossion - offside outer body sill & nearside outer body sill sections are corrodded not considered to be excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2014 128,432 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight binding on near side rear wheel

starting to rust by body mount

Pass 2 Apr 2013 121,998 miles

fuel lines slightly corroded

nearside outer sill has been welded at rear

nearside rear wheel slightly dragging

slight corrosion on vehicle chassis

Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,155 miles

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

both head lights starting to show poor image

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

slight play in steering drag link

Pass 6 Apr 2011 110,216 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 110,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 104,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 98,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 93,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2007 90,349 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 28 Mar 2006 86,392 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 86,392 miles

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

fuel lines at rear getting rusty

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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N148 TPR is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N148 TPR, 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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N148 TPR is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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