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R238 LVE

1998 Daihatsu Fieldman

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,628 mi
Last recorded107,628 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman103,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 LVE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 107,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,100 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

suspect repair to both outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2010 81,006 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,089 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 67,585 miles

inner sills at rear & nearside rear inner arch started to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2007 61,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 53,578 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R238 LVE is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 103,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R238 LVE, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Fieldman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R238 LVE registered?

R238 LVE is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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