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R743 TFJ

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Green Diesel 2965cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,733 mi
Last recorded199,733 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 TFJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,965cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 199,733 miles

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2020 199,576 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s steering idler worn

Pass 12 Mar 2019 196,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 194,662 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 194,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 190,759 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 190,756 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 185,900 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Temperary repair on rear exhaust system

nearside rear bull bar corroded one mounting broken

Fail 8 Nov 2014 185,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear bull bar corroded one mounting broken

Pass 20 Nov 2013 182,054 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 176,510 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 176,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 165,851 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 155,835 miles

Oil leak

propshaft uj joint has slight play

rear fuel pipes hav slight corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2009 142,809 miles

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

Oil leak

offside outer seal slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2009 142,809 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

offside outer seal slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 128,619 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 114,781 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 114,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2006 91,675 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 91,675 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 85,520 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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R743 TFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Green with a 2,965cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R743 TFJ, 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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R743 TFJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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