Daihatsu Fourtrak El Diesel (1988)
1988 Daihatsu Fourtrak El Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 801 1988 Daihatsu Fourtrak El Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1988 Daihatsu Fourtrak has a 0% first-time pass rate—far below the UK average of 80%—which is a clear warning sign that these vehicles are struggling with MOT compliance. None of the 801 diesel examples in this cohort passed first time, indicating systemic issues across the entire model year rather than isolated problems.
The complete absence of recorded failures and advisories in the data suggests these vehicles may no longer be in regular MOT circulation; they're either off the road or the dataset is incomplete. Before considering one of these now 36-year-old Fourtraks, get a full pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist, because the MOT picture alone won't tell you what you're inheriting.
We have 801 1988 Daihatsu Fourtrak El Diesel vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Daihatsu Fourtrak El Diesel
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Daihatsu Fourtrak El Diesel
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 795 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 6 | 0% | 0 |
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