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R488 SEG

1998 Daihatsu Fieldman

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,207 mi
Last recorded123,207 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman103,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 SEG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2012 123,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 123,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 113,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

b/pipes greased

chassis rusted

discs rusted

fuel pipes rusted

tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2010 113,008 miles

tyres perished

discs rusted

fuel pipes rusted

b/pipes greased

chassis rusted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 113,403 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

rear tailbox pipe corrodeing

Pass 30 Mar 2007 91,999 miles

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

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 23 Mar 2007 91,999 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2006 90,941 miles

chassis and body slightly corroded not excessive

various chips in windscreen within limits

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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R488 SEG is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R488 SEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R488 SEG?

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What year was R488 SEG registered?

R488 SEG is a 1998 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R488 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 SEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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