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N159 HVF

1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,274 mi
Last recorded150,274 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak112,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 HVF
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2016 150,274 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 148,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front lower wishbone ball joint slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 147,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 144,387 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 144,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 137,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear number plates cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2009 137,790 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 132,348 miles

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

much of structure has surface corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2008 132,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

much of structure has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2007 127,042 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 127,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 118,692 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 118,692 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N159 HVF is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N159 HVF, 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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N159 HVF is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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