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R649 MDE

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,974 mi
Last recorded159,974 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 MDE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 159,974 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion and rear both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear BOTH sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 159,974 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear BOTH sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 155,873 miles

Advised on Idler

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 155,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ADVISED ON IDLER

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 150,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 146,678 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 142,403 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 142,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 138,958 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 136,620 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 136,620 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 133,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 128,101 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 128,101 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 121,330 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 121,329 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 114,520 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 114,520 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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R649 MDE is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R649 MDE, 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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R649 MDE is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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