1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak — MOT failures & pass rate
The 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak passed 72.6% of its 350 recorded MOT tests. That is 4.4 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 23.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.7% of tests against 11.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are prescribed areas, chassis condition and service brake performance — prescribed areas alone was recorded 36 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 1992 Fourtrak fails 23.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 23.8% at 90-120k, a spread of only 0.4 points.
Body, structure & corrosion is the most common advisory, noted on 26.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 29.7% in 2021 to 23.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.7% | 62 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.7% | 41 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.3% | 36 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.6% | 30 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 7.7% | 27 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.7% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescribed areas | 36 |
| 2 | Chassis condition | 22 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 21 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 20 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 18 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 17 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 26.9% | 94 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.0% | 91 |
| 3 | Suspension | 25.7% | 90 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 22.0% | 77 |
| 5 | Tyres | 17.1% | 60 |
| 6 | Steering | 12.9% | 45 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 81 | 23.5% |
| 30-60k | 86 | 27.9% |
| 60-90k | 96 | 32.3% |
| 90-120k | 63 | 23.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91 | 29.7% |
| 2022 | 73 | 28.8% |
| 2023 | 67 | 23.9% |
| 2024 | 64 | 29.7% |
| 2025 | 55 | 23.6% |
What to check before buying a 1992 Fourtrak
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (10.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 1992 Daihatsu Fourtraks pass their MOT?
72.6% of the 350 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.7% of tests, followed by brakes (11.7%).
Does the 1992 Fourtrak get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.5% in the 0-30k band to 23.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 350 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.