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R226 DCL

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Grey Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,568 mi
Last recorded154,568 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 DCL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 154,568 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 154,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 149,715 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 144,131 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 138,676 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 130,998 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 125,284 miles

nearside rear body corroded offside rear body corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 117,147 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 117,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,949 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear inner sill corroded but not in testable area

Pass 26 Jan 2012 101,739 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 101,734 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 94,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 94,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 86,830 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 86,801 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,118 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 80,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 78,005 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 78,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 74,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 69,452 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 69,452 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R226 DCL is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Grey with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R226 DCL, 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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What year was R226 DCL registered?

R226 DCL is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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