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J273 DRA

1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

22,226 mi
Last recorded22,226 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak48,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ273 DRA
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 22,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 22,224 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 22,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 22,230 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 22,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 22,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 21,882 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr osr (5.3.2 (b))

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed entire underside

underside of vehicle has been welded in areas to underside

vehicle has surface cortion to brake discs due to standing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,870 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyre perrished

Fail 7 Mar 2014 21,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyre perrished

Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,356 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 20,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 16,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,844 miles

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)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 15,840 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 15,828 miles

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)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2005 15,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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J273 DRA is a 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,650 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 J273 DRA, 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 34 years old, this Daihatsu Fourtrak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J273 DRA is a 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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