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R918 FJN

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,545 mi
Last recorded148,545 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 FJN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 148,545 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear seats missing at time of retest

Fail 19 Jan 2016 148,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread obscured by bull bar (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 144,060 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering drop arm bush play

Fail 21 Jan 2015 144,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering drop arm bush play

Fail 4 Dec 2013 142,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 142,132 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 134,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 134,139 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 113,892 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 113,670 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

rear flexi brake hose covered in oil

rear shock absorbers casings corroded

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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R918 FJN is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R918 FJN, 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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What year was R918 FJN registered?

R918 FJN is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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