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A8 OCY

1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Black Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

149,011 mi
Last recorded149,011 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak107,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OCY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 149,011 miles

Offside Inner sill corroded near body mount

Pass 23 May 2025 144,735 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 137,649 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 137,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 135,979 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 132,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2022 132,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2021 131,583 miles

Offside Rear coil spring seat corroded [arm]

both rear upper coil spring seats corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 131,240 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 130,584 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 130,572 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 129,365 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 129,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 127,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 124,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 117,499 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 108,278 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 101,310 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Unable to fully inspect true condition of all brake pipes, due to presence of wax\grease coating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,221 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 101,102 miles

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 100,056 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak from rear differential

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 98,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,308 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 94,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 88,194 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 88,194 miles

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

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

PLay on rear anti roll bar drop links

coolant leaking

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
Full Daihatsu Fourtrak reliability report

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A8 OCY is a 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Black with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 107,211 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 A8 OCY, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Fourtrak is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 OCY registered?

A8 OCY is a 1997 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is A8 OCY safe to buy?

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