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R249 FRT

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,167 mi
Last recorded200,167 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 FRT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 200,167 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear all floor and inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all inner wings and front strut tops (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills and floor (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage all rear chassis and crossmembers (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 199,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper (2.4.G.2)

underside corroded n/s&o/s front & rear

Pass 16 Apr 2015 194,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 188,653 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 180,333 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 175,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 169,883 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 161,423 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear chassis rails corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 152,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 137,564 miles

slight b low from centre exhaust, nsr metal brake pipe rusty, osr tyre slightll mishaped

Pass 19 Mar 2007 116,730 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 116,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 95,433 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R249 FRT is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R249 FRT, 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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R249 FRT is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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