Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

31% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,186 vehicles, the 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak has a first-time MOT pass rate of 68%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak are: Fuel pipe/s corroded (70.3% of vehicles), Oil leak (51% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (41% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Daihatsu Fourtrak (1999)

1,186 real MOT outcomes analysed • 68% first-time pass rate

1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak

CarHunch analysed 1,186 real MOT records for the 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak has a first-time MOT pass rate of 67.9%, notably below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for a vehicle now 25 years old. More alarmingly, 31.2% of these trucks have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the 20% threshold—a serious red flag for structural, brake, or steering issues that demand thorough pre-purchase inspection.

At around 100,000 miles median mileage, these Fourtraks are actually relatively well-used for their age, yet they're still accumulating an average of 5.49 failures per test cycle alongside 27.3 advisories, suggesting significant wear across multiple systems. If you're considering one, budget for immediate work on at least one major fault, have a specialist inspect the chassis and suspension carefully, and expect higher-than-average running costs given the high failure rate.

The 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak has a below-average first-time pass rate (68% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

68%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

31.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

5.49

Over 16.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

98k

Middle half: 80k–117k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 27.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,186 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,186 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 70.3%

Fuel pipe/s corroded · Oil leak · Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' · …

Tyre wear 41%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Seat belts 38.1%

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded · Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded · Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

Exhaust & emissions 31.4%

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

Suspension & steering 25.9%

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel · Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 23.4%

Offside Rear fog lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999.

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Based on MOT data from 1,186 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 31.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	1,183	68%	5.5

Colour Breakdown

Based on 22,961 Daihatsu Fourtrak vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 28%

6,435

Blue 27.3%

6,271

Red 15.1%

3,462

Grey 13.8%

3,163

Black 8.7%

1,988

White 4.8%

1,091

Silver 1.4%

318

Maroon 0.7%

158

Yellow 0.2%

Purple 0.1%

Orange 0.1%

Multi-colour 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

97,919

typical

79,942

low mileage

117,297

high mileage

Half of all 1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak vehicles fall between 79,942 and 117,297 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 79,942 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 79,942–117,297 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1999 Daihatsu Fourtraks sit.

⚠ Over 158,350 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1999 Daihatsu Fourtrak — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 20% of 1999 Daihatsu Fourtraks are still active.

Numbers are declining — 157 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (20% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

16.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

5.49

Avg failures per vehicle

27.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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