MOT reliability

Daihatsu Rugged

Q: Is the Daihatsu Rugged reliable?

Across 1 Daihatsu Rugged vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 5.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Daihatsu Rugged?

The typical Daihatsu Rugged in our data has covered around 337,454 miles.

1 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed

63%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Daihatsu Rugged vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Daihatsu Rugged has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 337,454 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

11,185

Avg miles / year

5.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Daihatsu Rugged problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Daihatsu Rugged MOT tests:

Other45%
Brakes19%
Emissions & nuisance13%
Steering9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Body & structure7%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Lamps & electrical1%

Daihatsu Rugged pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	2	50%
4	2	50%
5	2	50%
6	1	100%
7	2	50%
8	2	50%
9	2	50%
10	1	100%
11	1	100%
12	2	50%
15	1	100%
17	2	50%
18	1	100%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Daihatsu Rugged MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Daihatsu Rugged MOT tests:

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (4 times)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (4 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Cooling section of pipe (2.1.5 (a)) (4 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak around radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear, covered in under seal and slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear (2 times)
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal and slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)

Daihatsu Rugged pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2004	1	27	63%	337,454

Daihatsu Rugged reliability FAQ

Across 1 Daihatsu Rugged vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 5.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Daihatsu Rugged MOT issues are: Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)).

The typical Daihatsu Rugged in our data has covered around 337,454 miles.

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