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N197 XCJ

1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Red Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,550 mi
Last recorded185,550 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak112,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 XCJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 185,550 miles

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

underside rusting badley

Fail 27 Sep 2010 185,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

underside rusting badley

Pass 9 Oct 2009
Fail 8 Oct 2009 175,165 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

underside of vehicle rusting

Pass 10 Oct 2008 161,647 miles

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

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

o/side and n/side sills rusting

underside of vehicle rusting

Fail 9 Oct 2008 161,630 miles

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

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

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

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

o/side and n/side sills rusting

underside of vehicle rusting

Pass 6 Oct 2007 186,771 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 171,200 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 171,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N197 XCJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Red with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N197 XCJ, 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 N197 XCJ registered?

N197 XCJ is a 1996 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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