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F256 VRL

1989 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Yellow Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,476 mi
Last recorded112,476 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Fourtrak47,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF256 VRL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 112,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 3,221 miles

Drivers seat loose

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded + damp ()

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced in front of upper rear shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting prescribed area corroded, but not considered excessive

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, but not within prescribed area

Offside Front body mounting corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced in front of upper rear shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 29 Jul 2024 3,221 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers seat loose

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded + damp ()

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced in front of upper rear shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting prescribed area corroded, but not considered excessive

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, but not within prescribed area

Offside Front body mounting corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced in front of upper rear shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded but not considered excessive

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 3 May 2024 3,213 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced roof above b pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around body mounting on rear corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn All UJ joints X4, rear joint loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat loose

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, but not within prescribed areas

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mounting corroded, but not considered exessive

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear crossmember corroded but not considered excessive

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,800 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 99,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,735 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 97,723 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,137 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2017 97,133 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,902 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 98,243 miles

offroad prepaired

Pass 24 May 2013 96,241 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,187 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear chassis getting corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,496 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 86,496 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 84,886 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 84,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 812,612 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 81,594 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,544 miles

slight imbalance on rear service brake application

Pass 19 Mar 2007 74,605 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 70,897 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 70,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside hub has slight play

slight cut in nearside front tyre

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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F256 VRL is a 1989 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Yellow with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1989 Daihatsu Fourtrak models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,996 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 F256 VRL, 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 37 years old, this Daihatsu Fourtrak is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F256 VRL is a 1989 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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