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F278 RTL

1989 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Black Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

3,444 mi
Last recorded3,444 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2005
Typical for 1989 Daihatsu Fourtrak47,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF278 RTL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2005 3,444 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Sep 2005 3,428 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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F278 RTL is a 1989 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Black with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 F278 RTL, 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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What year was F278 RTL registered?

F278 RTL is a 1989 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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