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S553 SWG

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,222 mi
Last recorded110,222 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 SWG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2017 110,222 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure center (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play all (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 107,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s/rear inner wings (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 106,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded to centre all inner silll (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tubular X member over axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s/rear inner wings (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 104,192 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded both springs soft. (2.4.C.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,194 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,256 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 98,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2012 96,295 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 96,295 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 96,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 93,679 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 89,285 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 89,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,462 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine oil level low

minor corrosion at chassis

minor split at o/s wiper blade

o/s and n/s running board brackets corroded

possible fault at n/s indicator switch

Fail 17 Jul 2009 85,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine oil level low

minor corrosion at chassis

minor split at o/s wiper blade

o/s and n/s running board brackets corroded

possible fault at n/s indicator switch

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,876 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 80,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,487 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 75,443 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,476 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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S553 SWG is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S553 SWG, 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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S553 SWG is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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