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DIG 778

1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

140,130 mi
Last recorded140,130 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak97,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 778
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 140,130 miles

Nearside Rear chassis welded repair and heavily under sealed

Offside Rear chassis welded repairs heavily under sealed

all rear suspension components welded repairs and heavily under sealed

both outer sills repaired

Pass 3 Sep 2024 137,754 miles

all back plates corroded

all chassis and floor heavily undersealed

all suspension hevily under sealed

Fail 20 Aug 2024 137,745 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis on top of coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis on top of coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

all back plates corroded

all chassis and floor heavily undersealed

all suspension hevily under sealed

Pass 11 Aug 2023 136,116 miles

both rear back plates corroded

under side heavily undersealed

welding repairs to both outer sills

welding repairs to both rear inner wheel arches

welding repairs to chassis

Pass 1 Feb 2021 137,044 miles

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 137,036 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached botton shocker (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached to cross member tube (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,725 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 135,809 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 135,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 134,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 134,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 131,695 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 131,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 127,370 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis welded repair

Fail 13 Jul 2015 127,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear chassis welded repair

Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,732 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)

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

rear chassis corrodeing

Fail 9 Jul 2014 125,727 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

both sills rusty

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

rear chassis corrodeing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 123,732 miles

suspension components rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2013 123,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2012 120,937 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 120,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 114,163 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 114,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,650 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 105,650 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 98,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise steering idler slight play

Fail 22 May 2009 98,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise steering idler slight play

Pass 21 May 2008 87,357 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 75,894 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 75,824 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 64,296 miles

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
Full Daihatsu Fourtrak reliability report

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DIG 778 is a 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 DIG 778, 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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DIG 778 is a 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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