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R648 BUX

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,844 mi
Last recorded137,844 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 BUX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 137,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,694 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 122,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,430 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under rear passenger seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

heavily undersealed underbody

Fail 14 Aug 2021 111,421 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under rear passenger seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

heavily undersealed underbody

Pass 23 Jul 2019 107,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Jul 2019 107,850 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure Corner piece. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 104,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,407 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 84,451 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,187 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,379 miles

N/S tail lamp not working at trailer socket.

O/S/R tyre punctured.

Rear registration plate cracked.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,650 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,767 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 60,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside wiper blade split.

Offside front brake dragging slightly.

Offside inner sill might require corrosion repairs next year.

Offside rear brake performance 30% lower than nearside.

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,443 miles

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,524 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 43,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 33,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R648 BUX is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R648 BUX, 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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R648 BUX is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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