Daihatsu Fourtrak (1992)
1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak
CarHunch analysed 1,977 real MOT records for the 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66.9%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which means buyers should expect a higher chance of repair costs on purchase. With nearly one in five vehicles (18.1%) having recorded a dangerous defect at some point, structural or safety issues are a genuine concern with this 30-year-old model.
At a median mileage of just under 50,000 miles for a 1992 vehicle, these Fourtraks have been driven sparingly, yet they still average 2.37 failures and 8.1 advisories per test, indicating that age and sitting idle are doing more damage than heavy use would. Get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, braking, and body integrity before committing to one.
What to check before buying a 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak
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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 1,933 | 66.9% | 2.37 |
| Petrol (2%) | 44 | 64.5% | 2.25 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak vehicles fall between 32,657 and 69,119 miles.
1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (18% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Daihatsu Fourtrak
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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35.3%
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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30.5%
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
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29.8%
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
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23.6%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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22.9%
Oil leak
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22.6%
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
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22.1%
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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21.7%
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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