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R255 HNY

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,903 mi
Last recorded137,903 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 HNY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 137,903 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 137,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 136,860 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 136,267 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 135,507 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 134,968 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 134,604 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 133,825 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 133,819 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 131,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 131,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,857 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,232 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,253 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 113,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 106,779 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 104,307 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 104,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 102,568 miles

side step brackets corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 102,552 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

side step brackets corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,208 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 81,509 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 72,690 miles

fuel pipes rusty

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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R255 HNY is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R255 HNY, 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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R255 HNY is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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