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Daihatsu Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 (1984-2002) reliability

At a glance

Daihatsu Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 built before 2000: about average at the MOT

Daihatsu Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 models built before 2000 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

28% of MOT tests on Daihatsu Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 models built before 2000 ended in a fail (retests included), against 27% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Daihatsu Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 models built before 2000 involves the suspension.

No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate1984-2002SUVDIESEL

Based on 1,422 tests of Fourtrak models registered 1984-2002.

About 1 in 6 Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 MOTs (15.7%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 1,322 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 15 Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 MOTs (6.4%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old).

Based on 1,322 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
10021.0%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
1,32227.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 25+ years old.

How the Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 compares

At each age below, see how the Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 1,610 tests across 4 Daihatsu models, built before 2000 (over 25 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateDaihatsu average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
10021.0%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
1,32227.8%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Underbody / chassis corrosion

High priority

Get the car on a ramp or jack point and inspect sills, subframe mounts, and rear suspension mounting points.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79.

  1. 1

    Ford Capri

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.8%

    Lower fail rate: 14.8%, against 27.8% for the Daihatsu Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79, both built before 2000.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,247 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  2. 2

    Land Rover Range Rover

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    82.8%

    Lower fail rate: 21.3%, against 27.8% for the Daihatsu Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79, both built before 2000.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,298 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  3. 3

    Mitsubishi Shogun

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    11.5%
    Dangerous
    3.8%

    Lower fail rate: 25.4%, against 27.8% for the Daihatsu Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79, both built before 2000.

    1,833 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  4. 4

    Toyota Land Cruiser

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.7%

    Lower fail rate: 23.7%, against 27.8% for the Daihatsu Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79, both built before 2000.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,723 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

1 recall in all

1 Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 recall covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical

Top concerns

  • Possible fire risk

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

What has gone wrong on Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 cars built before 2000

The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 1,567 cars.

Structural systems

Bodywork
59%
Suspension
55%
Emissions
45%
Steering
22%
Drivetrain
19%

Wear items

Lighting
62%
Brakes
56%
Tyres
20%

Rust, which the MOT calls corrosion: 64% of these cars show rust-related issues at this age.

Check the sills, subframe and brake pipes before you decide.

How Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 cars have aged

How Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.

0%10%20%30%40%202122232425Age at MOTBuilt around 2001, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 27.2% (103 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2001, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 32.2% (87 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2001, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 32.9% (70 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2001, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 36.5% (63 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2001, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 21.2% (52 tests, 2025 data)2001Built around 2000, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 32.6% (132 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2000, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 34.6% (104 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2000, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 34.1% (91 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2000, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 27.3% (88 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2000, 25 years old at the time of MOT: 29.7% (64 tests, 2025 data)2000Built around 1999, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 35.0% (246 tests, 2021 data)Built around 1999, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 26.8% (198 tests, 2022 data)Built around 1999, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 30.0% (160 tests, 2023 data)Built around 1999, 25 years old at the time of MOT: 29.1% (158 tests, 2024 data)1999Built around 1998, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 30.1% (272 tests, 2021 data)Built around 1998, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 27.4% (248 tests, 2022 data)Built around 1998, 25 years old at the time of MOT: 31.0% (210 tests, 2023 data)1998Built around 1997, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 31.1% (190 tests, 2021 data)Built around 1997, 25 years old at the time of MOT: 30.9% (188 tests, 2022 data)1997
First registered around 2001First registered around 2000First registered around 1999First registered around 1998
F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 variants compared
All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common issues on Daihatsu Fourtraks of this age

This list covers every Daihatsu Fourtrak built before 2000, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    21.0%
    Advisory: 448Fail: 117 (21% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    17.6%
    Advisory: 258Fail: 9 (3% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Body structure corroded, but not seriously weakened

    15.4%
    Advisory: 295Fail: 49 (14% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    13.0%
    Advisory: 207Fail: 29 (12% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Wheel bearing has slight play

    10.5%
    Advisory: 172Fail: 15 (8% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,322 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built before 2000 (over 25 years old), the Daihatsu Fourtrak F70/F75/F77/F78/F79 (1984-2002) fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,322 25+ year old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 1,422 MOT tests on Daihatsu Fourtraks first registered between 1984-2002. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.