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M481 NOL

1994 Daihatsu Fieldman

Grey Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,759 mi
Last recorded97,759 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman116,802 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM481 NOL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 97,759 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front body mounting point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 97,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 97,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 97,606 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody starting to show its age with corrosion but not excessive at time of test.

Pass 5 May 2023 97,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 97,226 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 97,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 96,832 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 96,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 96,494 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 95,826 miles

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

fuel pipes very corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 95,796 miles

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 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 95,439 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 95,122 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 94,624 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 94,624 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 94,250 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 94,250 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 93,611 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 93,607 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 May 2012 92,807 miles

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

fuel pipes under vehicle starting to corroding

nearside rear shock absorber casing deteriorated

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 19 May 2011 92,241 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 91,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 90,363 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,689 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 88,207 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 88,205 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 May 2006 86,776 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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M481 NOL is a 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman in Grey with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M481 NOL, 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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M481 NOL is a 1994 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 8 December 1994.

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