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R26 RCJ

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,051 mi
Last recorded78,051 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 RCJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 78,051 miles

Corrosion to steering and suspension components

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 78,039 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed and inner arch to sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Corrosion to steering and suspension components

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 77,864 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and cross member have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 77,058 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 76,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 76,121 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis @ Rear Spring Mounting Point Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Bush Bracket Broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Rear Suspension Tie Bar O/S Mounting Point and Joint Corroded and Disconnected (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,392 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,545 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 73,739 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 73,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Anti Roll Bar Link Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,968 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 71,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,667 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 70,667 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,780 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,440 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 66,440 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,047 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 64,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,829 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 59,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,120 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,161 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 49,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,185 miles

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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R26 RCJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R26 RCJ, 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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R26 RCJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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