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S253 TPW

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,413 mi
Last recorded220,413 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 TPW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 220,413 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

welding to sills

Pass 26 Nov 2024 218,886 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

shock casings corroded

vehicle has been repaired in places

vehicle has been under seald

Pass 8 Nov 2023 214,763 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s upper arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various previous repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fully undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 10 Nov 2022 212,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 211,366 miles

brake anti slip rubber worn

clutch rubber grip missing

Fail 30 Jun 2020 211,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and end corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake anti slip rubber worn

clutch rubber grip missing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 207,014 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 204,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 204,072 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 203,738 miles

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

OSR tyre has cirmetrical cut

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 203,084 miles

Unable to fully inspect repair to OS sill due coating

Fail 23 May 2014 202,997 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Unable to fully inspect repair to OS sill due coating

Pass 6 Jun 2013 200,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 180,435 miles

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

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

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

corrosion present on offside outer rear sill

Pass 18 Dec 2009 165,153 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 164,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Dec 2008 154,194 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 143,576 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 130,746 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 130,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S253 TPW is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S253 TPW, 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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S253 TPW is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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