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S266 VAY

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,537 mi
Last recorded117,537 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 VAY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 117,537 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2024 111,753 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 104,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 104,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember, near tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 100,527 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 100,527 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,213 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 98,213 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 96,129 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 96,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning Drive Belt Loose (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 92,879 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 84,165 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 84,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,875 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,392 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,710 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,816 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 55,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,640 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,080 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,885 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,015 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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S266 VAY 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 72%.

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 S266 VAY, 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 S266 VAY registered?

S266 VAY is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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