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M437 VJL

1994 Daihatsu Fieldman

Red Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,400 mi
Last recorded196,400 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman116,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 VJL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 196,400 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 196,400 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 196,400 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking Drain plug leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill. Not seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch above the body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill repair patches pop riveted on (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor pan at rear of drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill not seam welded or completed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Lower of inner wheel arch above the body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 196,400 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated nearside and offside surfaces rusted (1.1.14 (b))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective can not open fuel flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure plus low aim (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorr too sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake drum contaminated nearside and offside brakes fluctuating on brake rollers (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both too bright (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating brakes nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside too dim (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps positioned too high from number plate (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative reverse light stuck on permanently (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wiring bundle very close to exhaust tail pipe

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 185,765 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

main beam tell tale light slightly illuminate with head light switched on

Fail 4 Jan 2018 185,522 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

main beam tell tale light slightly illuminate with head light switched on

Pass 20 Dec 2016 173,806 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 166,544 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 160,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Dec 2013 153,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 152,539 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

battery slightly insecure

exhaust corroding and slightly deteriorated

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn and deteriorated

nearside sill corroded outside prescribe area

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn deteriorated

slight brake judder from rear brakes

Fail 16 May 2013 152,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

battery slightly insecure

exhaust corroding and slightly deteriorated

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn and deteriorated

nearside sill corroded outside prescribe area

power steering belt slack

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn deteriorated

suspect nearside front brake has been sticking

Pass 29 May 2012 147,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 147,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 138,991 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 130,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 May 2010 130,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2009 124,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 122,486 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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M437 VJL is a 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman in Red with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M437 VJL, 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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M437 VJL is a 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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