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G185 DEJ

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

34,581 mi
Last recorded34,581 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 DEJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2015 34,581 miles

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

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

N/S/F swivel hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,870 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 32,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,774 miles

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

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

Large amount of grease leaking from front n/s swivel joint on axle.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 29,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Large amount of grease leaking from front n/s swivel joint on axle.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,406 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,558 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 22,558 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,257 miles

near side front swivel housing hae an oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 20,257 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

near side front swivel housing hae an oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 152,610 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 152,610 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 6,129 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 6,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 97,017 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 88,540 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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G185 DEJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G185 DEJ, 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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G185 DEJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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