1995 Daihatsu Fourtrak — MOT failures & pass rate
The 1995 Daihatsu Fourtrak passed 73.1% of its 479 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (24.3% fail rate), the 1995 Fourtrak comes out 2.6pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 17.8% of all tests — 5.0 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are prescribed areas, integral vehicle structure condition and chassis condition — prescribed areas alone was recorded 49 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 22.4% of 60-90k cars fail, rising to 30.9% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 42.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 27.9% in 2021 to 23.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.8% | 85 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.7% | 61 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.7% | 61 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.3% | 35 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.7% | 32 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 6.0% | 29 |
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 | 49 |
| 2 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 42 |
| 3 | Chassis condition | 38 |
| 4 | Wipers | 33 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 31 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 30 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 42.2% | 202 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 30.1% | 144 |
| 3 | Brakes | 21.1% | 101 |
| 4 | Steering | 14.6% | 70 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 13.8% | 66 |
| 6 | Other defects | 13.6% | 65 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 58 | 22.4% |
| 90-120k | 128 | 28.1% |
| 120-150k | 134 | 26.9% |
| 150k+ | 139 | 30.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 129 | 27.9% |
| 2022 | 107 | 29.9% |
| 2023 | 86 | 31.4% |
| 2024 | 84 | 20.2% |
| 2025 | 73 | 23.3% |
What to check before buying a 1995 Fourtrak
On a 1995 Fourtrak, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (17.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (12.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Suspension (12.7% 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 1995 Daihatsu Fourtraks pass their MOT?
73.1% of the 479 1995 Daihatsu Fourtrak MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1995 Daihatsu Fourtrak?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.8% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (12.7%).
Does the 1995 Fourtrak get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.4% in the 60-90k band to 30.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 479 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.