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S552 TBO

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,904 mi
Last recorded174,904 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 TBO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 174,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All shock absorber bushes are deteriorating.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Extensive excessive corrosion on sills & floor which is not within any prescribed areas.

N/s rear lamp is in poor condition, but works OK.

Oil on engine.

Rear joint on rear propshaft is worn.

Slight play in n/s lower ball joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 168,374 miles

Bushes in rear axle top stabilising arms are deteriorating.

Corrosion in various places, a lot of which is excessive, but outside the area covered by the mot.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

Some play in rear joint of front propshaft.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 168,374 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion in various places, a lot of which is excessive, but outside the area covered by the mot.

N/s handbrake is not as good as o/s.

Some play in rear joint of front propshaft.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 160,088 miles

Front brake pads look very low.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Play in front propshaft universal joints.

Rear axle top stabilising arm bushes deteriorating.

Slight play in n/s front ball joint.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 159,894 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bushes in rear axle top stabilising arms are showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads look very low.

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Slight play in n/s front suspension lower ball joint.

Some play in both universal joints on front propshaft.

Some play in front anti roll bar inner bushes.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 157,876 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 157,874 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 140,598 miles

Coovers preventing access to some components.

Corrosion starting in various places.

Front and rear anti roll bar bushes are showing signs of wear.

N/s wiper rubber is deteriorating.

Rear exhaust is corroded & starting to leak.

Slight play in o/s front lower ball joint.

Some play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Various suspension bushes art rear showing signs of wear.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 140,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Coovers preventing access to some components.

Corrosion starting in various places.

Front and rear anti roll bar bushes are showing signs of wear.

N/s wiper rubber is deteriorating.

Rear exhaust is corroded & starting to leak.

Slight play in o/s front lower ball joint.

Some play in n/s front wheel bearing.

Various suspension bushes art rear showing signs of wear.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 131,570 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 131,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 123,441 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 123,441 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 115,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 113,989 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 113,964 miles

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

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 99,012 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 99,011 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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S552 TBO is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S552 TBO, 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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S552 TBO is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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