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R144 MWO

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

157,668 mi
Last recorded157,668 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 MWO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 157,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, under body and suspension components have heavy corrosion,, under body covered in mud/grass (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced springs and spring carriers have heavy corrosion developing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 157,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 31 May 2022 155,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Sill corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sill corroding

Offside Inner Sill corroding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 154,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills very rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2021 154,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills very rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2020 153,860 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 153,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 153,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 152,208 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 152,170 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 151,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 145,100 miles

Offside inner sill rusty and holed

Pass 25 Nov 2015 140,062 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 136,890 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 136,860 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 134,121 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 134,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 130,763 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 130,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 128,958 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 128,944 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 124,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 120,483 miles

unable to see f/pads

Fail 5 Sep 2009 120,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to see f/pads

Pass 28 Aug 2008 116,986 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 116,977 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 109,706 miles

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

corrosion rear fuel pipes

Pass 3 Aug 2006 99,079 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 98,914 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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R144 MWO is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 102,408 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 R144 MWO, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Fourtrak is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R144 MWO is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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