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N491 JDE

1996 Daihatsu Fieldman

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,580 mi
Last recorded162,580 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fieldman112,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 JDE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 162,580 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 162,536 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2014 160,150 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 160,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear nearside bumper insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2013 154,851 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 154,851 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 150,000 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 150,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 145,740 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 145,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

water leak from engine

Pass 13 May 2010 140,580 miles

Nearside head light refletor corroded

Off side door hinge worn

Fail 10 May 2010 140,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2009 136,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers door hindges worn

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split and rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

water/rust in nearside headlight

Fail 6 May 2009 136,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers door hindges worn

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split and rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

nearside outter sill corroded

water/rust in nearside headlight

Pass 29 Apr 2008 131,037 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Some play in front lower shock absorber bushes

Some play in nearside anti roll bar bush

Fail 25 Apr 2008 131,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Some play in front lower shock absorber bushes

Some play in nearside anti roll bar bush

Pass 17 Apr 2007 126,276 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

door hindges on drivers door worn

Fail 16 Apr 2007 126,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 120,997 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes spliting

rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

Fail 3 May 2006 120,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Fieldman?

Based on 39,155 MOT tests across 3,428 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
4,670
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,475
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,762
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,544
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,469
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N491 JDE is a 1996 Daihatsu Fieldman in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Fieldman models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 112,934 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Fieldman fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N491 JDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Fieldman typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Daihatsu Fieldman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N491 JDE is a 1996 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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