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J798 JOU

1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,202 mi
Last recorded40,202 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak102,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ798 JOU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFourtrak
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,874 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear brake hose contaminated in oil

Fail 20 Jan 2011 51,873 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

rear brake hose contaminated in oil

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,873 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge.

some play in nearside front wheelbearing.

some wearing in steering joints.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 51,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake pads low.

offside front tyre wearing on edge.

some play in nearside front wheelbearing.

some wearing in steering joints.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,157 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 48,152 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,618 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,650 miles

1 CHIP IN ZONE A UNDER 10mm

2 CHIPS IN ZONE B UNDER 40mm.

Fail 10 Jan 2007 36,650 miles

1 CHIP IN ZONE A UNDER 10mm

2 CHIPS IN ZONE B UNDER 40mm.

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,650 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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J798 JOU is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J798 JOU, 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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J798 JOU is a 1998 Daihatsu Fourtrak, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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