1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak — MOT failures & pass rate
The 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak passed 72.0% of its 1,401 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 26.2% of the time, so this is 1.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.6%) and lighting & signalling (14.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are prescribed areas, component mounting prescribed areas and integral vehicle structure condition — prescribed areas alone was recorded 235 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 1999 Fourtrak fails 32.3% of the time in the 30-60k band and 29.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.9 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 41.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 31.6% in 2021 to 23.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.6% | 219 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 205 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.9% | 181 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 8.8% | 123 |
| 5 | Brakes | 6.8% | 95 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.5% | 77 |
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 | 235 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 133 |
| 3 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 88 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 79 |
| 5 | Chassis condition | 77 |
| 6 | Joints | 70 |
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 | 41.0% | 575 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 31.9% | 447 |
| 3 | Brakes | 22.5% | 315 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 15.1% | 211 |
| 5 | Tyres | 14.8% | 208 |
| 6 | Steering | 14.8% | 207 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 31 | 32.3% |
| 60-90k | 177 | 28.2% |
| 90-120k | 403 | 25.6% |
| 120-150k | 426 | 28.6% |
| 150k+ | 358 | 29.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 370 | 31.6% |
| 2022 | 304 | 27.3% |
| 2023 | 262 | 26.3% |
| 2024 | 268 | 28.7% |
| 2025 | 197 | 23.4% |
What to check before buying a 1999 Fourtrak
On a 1999 Fourtrak, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (15.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (14.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (12.9% 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+.
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 1999 Daihatsu Fourtraks pass their MOT?
72.0% of the 1,401 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak?
Suspension, recorded in 15.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.6%).
Does the 1999 Fourtrak get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 32.3% in the 30-60k band to 29.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,401 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.