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R255 FVX

1998 Daihatsu Fieldman

White Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,443 mi
Last recorded134,443 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman103,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 FVX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 134,443 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 128,305 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 126,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2018 126,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 125,335 miles

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

vehicle as been repaired and undersealed

vehicle as slight corrotion

Fail 25 Oct 2017 125,338 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 125,335 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 125,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 125,335 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 122,767 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 122,767 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 119,070 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,113 miles

batery insecure

battery cable catching steering column

n/s/r anti roll bar bush worn

n/s/rlower shocker bush worn

nearside spot light bulb inop

Pass 25 Nov 2010 103,577 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 97,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 97,608 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 97,608 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 89,622 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 89,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R255 FVX is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman in White with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R255 FVX, 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 R255 FVX registered?

R255 FVX is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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