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R284 FBJ

1998 Daihatsu Fieldman

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,957 mi
Last recorded111,957 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman103,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 FBJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2018 111,957 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,225 miles

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

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

inner offside body wheel arch corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,227 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,691 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2012 85,685 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,971 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 76,964 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,833 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on offside rear body holed

offside front cv boot heavily delaminated

rear shock absorber covers corroded and loose

stone chips in screen

timing belt???

Fail 5 Jan 2010 75,833 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion on offside rear body holed

offside front cv boot heavily delaminated

rear shock absorber covers corroded and loose

stone chips in screen

timing belt???

Pass 3 Dec 2008 74,388 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,754 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 64,605 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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R284 FBJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R284 FBJ, 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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R284 FBJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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