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L121 VSM

1993 Daihatsu Fieldman

Red Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,346 mi
Last recorded165,346 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman119,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 VSM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 165,346 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 165,010 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 164,411 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 158,497 miles

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

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

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

entire rear vehicle structure slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2009 158,470 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

entire rear vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2008 151,965 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 151,964 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 146,941 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 139,328 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 139,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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L121 VSM is a 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman in Red with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 119,726 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 L121 VSM, 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 33 years old, this Daihatsu Fieldman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L121 VSM registered?

L121 VSM is a 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 2 November 1993.

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