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R285 FBJ

1998 Daihatsu Fieldman

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,396 mi
Last recorded161,396 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman103,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 FBJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 161,396 miles

front anti roll bar bushs worn

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 150,692 miles

offside rear inner wing corroded

slight play in nearside track rod end

Fail 4 Mar 2014 150,675 miles

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

offside rear inner wing corroded

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 13 Mar 2013 140,516 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 129,683 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 129,666 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

movement at spare wheel to body mountings

Pass 15 Mar 2011 118,973 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

steering idler worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 107,630 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,367 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,936 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 77,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,463 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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R285 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 76.9%.

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 R285 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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What year was R285 FBJ registered?

R285 FBJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R285 FBJ safe to buy?

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