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S827 FWU

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

80,803 mi
Last recorded80,803 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 FWU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 80,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides seals corroded but not reduced

Underbody covered in grease or other materials (under sills)

Fail 5 Apr 2022 80,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill and floor condition, below previous now failed, repairs holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Axle tie bar chassis end corroded and holed. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Floor above axle holed. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Panhard rod mounting torn from axle. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 76,089 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded, repaired in many places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear of chassis legs corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 76,075 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Axle trailing arm attachment point formed by the tubular chassis crossmember corroded and holed adjacent to previous repairs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded, repaired in many places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear of chassis legs corroded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all rubber bump stops missing

underbody very rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2019 71,850 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability panard rod (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all rubber bump stops missing

underbody very rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2018 68,700 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres are starting to perish & crack

general underbody rusting

Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,939 miles

Front Lower both sides bump stops missing

all tyres are starting to crack around treads

general underbody rusting

Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,159 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Extensive weld repairs to vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside front body mount areas

Fail 1 Nov 2016 58,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at tie bar mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Excessive corrosion offside centre floor to sill, not within prescribed area

Excessive corrosion to front of offside rear inner wheel arch, not within prescribed area

Insufficient repair to offside rear floor within body mount. not effecting overall body security

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 55,957 miles

Underside of vehicle generally rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2014 54,559 miles

rear section exhust in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2014 54,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

rear section exhust in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2013 52,110 miles

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

both handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack.slight play in rear roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,110 miles

both handbrake cables outer casings starting to crack.slight play in rear roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,500 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,233 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 461,430 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 46,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,913 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 41,913 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,316 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,815 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 37,790 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 35,279 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 35,279 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S827 FWU is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 S827 FWU, 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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S827 FWU is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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