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R197 JGC

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

149,133 mi
Last recorded149,133 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 JGC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 149,133 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 144,164 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 144,134 miles

Central Front Fuel pipe leaking on chassis central (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 142,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear back of wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside steering idler slight play

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

Offside Rear back of wheel arch corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside tailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both wheel arches inner repaired from inside

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 142,649 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear back of wheel arch corroded and holed

Nearside steering idler slight play

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

Offside Rear back of wheel arch corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside tailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both wheel arches inner repaired from inside

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 142,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low offside /nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill old repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch offside/nearside old repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded main tow bar bracket (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front inner brake pads low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear back of wheel arch inner corroded and holed

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside trailing arm bushes (rears) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear offside/nearside back of under wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 25 Jan 2023 142,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached idler worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Jul 2021 136,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Genral corrosion around tow bar

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside steering idler slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inside rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 131,092 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear back of wheel arch area corroded and holed

Nearside steering idler slight play

tow bar corroded and holed

Fail 20 Jul 2020 131,092 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear back of wheel arch area corroded and holed

Nearside steering idler slight play

tow bar corroded and holed

Pass 28 May 2019 131,091 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering idler slight wear/play

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

areas repaired from inside/ inner wheel arches offside/nearside( seat belt mountings)

tow bar corroded and holed

Fail 22 May 2019 131,091 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering idler slight wear/play

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

areas repaired from inside/ inner wheel arches offside/nearside( seat belt mountings)

tow bar corroded and holed

Pass 6 Jul 2018 129,901 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 127,915 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 127,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings axle cross member marked (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 124,152 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 124,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear inner panel rusting through

both rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight wear and also in steering idler a little movement

Pass 22 Jun 2015 120,756 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 120,684 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusted at rear

Fail 13 May 2014 116,925 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake inner pads appear low

fuel pipes front to rear corroding

minor corrosion devloping both rear inner wheel arches and both rear inner sills

some minor play in steering linkage

Pass 13 May 2014 116,925 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake inner pads appear low

fuel pipes front to rear corroding

minor corrosion devloping both rear inner wheel arches and both rear inner sills

some minor play in steering linkage

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,231 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch ruste and holed

surface corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 4 Jun 2013 110,142 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all ball junts leaking grease

both back fuel pipes rustly

osr wheel arch lose & rustly

Pass 25 May 2012 105,180 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 103,513 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 103,513 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 101,472 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2010 101,472 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 97,505 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 May 2008 90,248 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

both outer sills corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

slight play steering idler

Fail 3 May 2008 90,154 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

both outer sills corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

slight play steering idler

Pass 24 May 2007 82,014 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 73,760 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 73,675 miles

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

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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R197 JGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 R197 JGC, 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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R197 JGC is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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