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R944 AKN

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

182,475 mi
Last recorded182,475 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 AKN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 182,475 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 182,475 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2021 178,969 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 178,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 176,433 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 176,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens cracked white light showing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 173,175 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded towards rear of vehicle and have also previously been repaired ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner wheel arch by seat and seat belt mounting points slightly corroded and previously welded and under sealed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner wheel arch by seat and seat belt mounting points slightly corroded and previously welded and under sealed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member above front end of fuel tank. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside rear chassis and all rear cross members in several places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 173,170 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment inner steering arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded towards rear of vehicle and have also previously been repaired ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner wheel arch by seat and seat belt mounting points slightly corroded and previously welded and under sealed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner wheel arch by seat and seat belt mounting points slightly corroded and previously welded and under sealed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member above front end of fuel tank. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside rear chassis and all rear cross members in several places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 17,316 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 173,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 171,524 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 169,699 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 169,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 167,271 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 167,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 159,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside outer sill panel slightly corroded

offside undersill slightly deteriorated centre to rear section but not seriously affecting body mounting integrity.

Pass 15 May 2012 159,557 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer sill panel slightly corroded

offside undersill slightly deteriorated centre to rear section but not seriously affecting body mounting integrity.

Pass 9 May 2011 149,911 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 138,286 miles

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

front no plate slightly damaged

light scratches to windscreen

various areas of light slight corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 11 May 2009 132,881 miles

thin mark zone a of screen

Fail 11 May 2009 132,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

thin mark zone a of screen

Pass 17 May 2008 124,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 113,135 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 113,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 100,834 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 100,834 miles

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

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

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

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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R944 AKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 R944 AKN, 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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R944 AKN is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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