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R290 FBJ

1998 Daihatsu Fieldman

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

296,129 mi
Last recorded296,129 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman103,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 FBJ
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 296,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 293,093 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 290,134 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 286,752 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 263,310 miles

oil leak

rear no plate deteriating

various slight corrosion various places underneth

windscreen has damage zone a

Pass 12 May 2009 245,302 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 220,233 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

l/h front anti roll bar bush at chassis end has slight play

l/h outer sill starting to corrode

r/h outer sill has corrosion holes but outside prescribed area

rear anti roll bar bushes at chassis end have slight play

Fail 2 May 2008 220,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

l/h front anti roll bar bush at chassis end has slight play

l/h outer sill starting to corrode

r/h outer sill has corrosion holes but outside prescribed area

rear anti roll bar bushes at chassis end have slight play

Pass 2 May 2007 192,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 192,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2006 171,804 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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R290 FBJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R290 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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R290 FBJ is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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