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L285 ECW

1994 Daihatsu Fieldman

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman116,802 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 ECW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 99,564 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Underside has Corrosion Spots Throughout

Fail 24 Aug 2018 99,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shocker Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Unit Damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch @ Front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Outrigger Tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shocker Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch @ Front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Underside has Corrosion Spots Throughout

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,002 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 97,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 97,911 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 97,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 96,368 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 93,994 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,897 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 91,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 89,126 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 89,126 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 86,360 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 86,360 miles

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 82,370 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 82,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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L285 ECW is a 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 116,802 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 L285 ECW, 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 32 years old, this Daihatsu Fieldman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L285 ECW registered?

L285 ECW is a 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L285 ECW shows 16 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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