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L540 NTW

1994 Daihatsu Fieldman

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

222,969 mi
Last recorded222,969 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman116,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 NTW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 222,969 miles

all steering joint gaiters starting to perish

oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 28 Aug 2014 222,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

all steering joint gaiters starting to perish

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

offside rear anti roll bar D bush worn

oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 30 Aug 2013 211,773 miles

all anti roll bar bushes worn

lift in both lower ball joints

play in steering

Fail 24 Aug 2013 211,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

play in steering

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

all anti roll bar bushes worn

long foot brake travel

nearside front lower ball joint boots insucure

Pass 27 Aug 2012 199,463 miles

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

n/s rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2012 199,463 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

n/s rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2011 196,592 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 194,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 192,280 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 185,261 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 185,261 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 178,000 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 178,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 169,164 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 169,164 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 161,945 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 161,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L540 NTW is a 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L540 NTW, 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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L540 NTW is a 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 11 January 1994.

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