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L273 XRT

1993 Daihatsu Fieldman

Red Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

194,737 mi
Last recorded194,737 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman119,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 XRT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 194,737 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 193,035 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wiring loose around chassis (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaks from engine,transfer box and rear axle

Pass 20 Jul 2021 191,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 188,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 188,481 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 184,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 180,769 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 180,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 176,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 176,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 171,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 165,102 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 158,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft sliding joint worn

Fail 1 Aug 2014 158,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft sliding joint worn

Pass 31 Jul 2013 151,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 151,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 141,147 miles

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

Nearside CV Gaitor, Track rod end dust cover & Ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside front CV Gaitor & Upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 141,092 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside CV Gaitor, Track rod end dust cover & Ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside front CV Gaitor & Upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 134,239 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 126,426 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 126,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 121,366 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 121,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 114,604 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 114,549 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 108,968 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 101,900 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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L273 XRT is a 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman in Red with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L273 XRT, 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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L273 XRT is a 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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