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E597 VUX

1987 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Black Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,752 mi
Last recorded11,752 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1987 Daihatsu Fourtrak51,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE597 VUX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 11,752 miles

Floor corroding

Inner and outer sills corroding

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp not working

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2026 11,631 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Floor corroding

Inner and outer sills corroding

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp not working

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 48,965 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens

reverse light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2025 48,955 miles

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

Offside Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front indicator lens

reverse light not working

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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E597 VUX is a 1987 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Black with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Daihatsu Fourtrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 51,043 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 E597 VUX, 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 39 years old, this Daihatsu Fourtrak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E597 VUX registered?

E597 VUX is a 1987 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 29 October 1987.

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