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J279 MLB

1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Grey Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,375 mi
Last recorded87,375 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak48,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 MLB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,375 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear diff leaking oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 87,375 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Both front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear diff leaking oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre fuel and brake pipes corroded

play in steering box but not excessive time of test

rear diff has an oil leak plus noisy

slight corrsion in both rear arches within 30 cm of body mounting points

slight corrsion on both outer sills

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,189 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,266 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,985 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,062 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,561 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,876 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 17,004 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 14,504 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2005 12,073 miles

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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J279 MLB is a 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Grey with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 J279 MLB, 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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J279 MLB is a 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 10 February 1992.

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