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S288 BFC

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,702 mi
Last recorded148,702 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 BFC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 148,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension corroded

underside corroded

underside under sealed

Pass 24 Oct 2024 144,079 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 144,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 141,482 miles

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2022 139,420 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 137,787 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan ard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both floors and chassis rails slightly corroded

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 11 Sep 2020 136,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pan ard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both floors and chassis rails slightly corroded

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Oct 2019 134,052 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Oct 2018 129,425 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 121,534 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 95,056 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 95,056 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 91,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,153 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 74,759 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 74,759 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,041 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 63,639 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 63,639 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 60,303 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 56,110 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 52,046 miles

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)

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
Full Daihatsu Fourtrak reliability report

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S288 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 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 S288 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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S288 BFC is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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