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R254 DCL

1998 Daihatsu Fieldman

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,127 mi
Last recorded158,127 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman103,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 DCL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 158,127 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 157,453 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 152,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 148,224 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 141,386 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 135,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 127,027 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 126,865 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 126,581 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front and offside rear body mounting areas corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 116,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 116,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 108,078 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion around underside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 97,726 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear exhaust heavily corroded

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,518 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,955 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 7,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 75,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 70,138 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 69,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 56,672 miles

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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R254 DCL is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R254 DCL, 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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R254 DCL is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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