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S978 RTG

1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,101 mi
Last recorded159,101 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak97,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 RTG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 159,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front to Rear various areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Front to Rear suspension rubbers deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front to Rear various areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 155,183 miles

both sills inner and outer corroded

corrosion repairs carried out and covered over to rear cross member

os rear Tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2014 146,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s sill slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2014 146,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 137,742 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 137,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 132,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes pulling slightly to n/s

rear shock absorber dust covers rusty

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2011 124,235 miles

FUEL PIPES RUSTY

Fail 21 Nov 2011 124,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 117,207 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 117,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel lines rusty

n/s/r tyre low on tred and has nail in tred

rear shock obsorber dust covers rusty

slight play in n/s and o/s/f bottom ball joints

Pass 21 Dec 2009 108,136 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 108,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 95,926 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 95,926 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2007 83,809 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 79,153 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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S978 RTG is a 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 97,288 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 S978 RTG, 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 27 years old, this Daihatsu Fourtrak is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S978 RTG is a 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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