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S244 BFC

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,920 mi
Last recorded176,920 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 BFC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 176,920 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 167,142 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 155,417 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 120,835 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 120,799 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 119,278 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 119,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 114,896 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 108,107 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 108,107 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 107,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 107,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,893 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 105,893 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,554 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 104,554 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 101,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 101,327 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 99,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 97,073 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 97,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 92,094 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 85,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 76,482 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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S244 BFC is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S244 BFC, 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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S244 BFC is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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