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N386 VNE

1996 Daihatsu Fieldman

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,829 mi
Last recorded139,829 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Daihatsu Fieldman112,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 VNE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2025 139,829 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s sills/wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 124,425 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 108,292 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 108,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 93,744 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 93,741 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 76,888 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear of both rear wheel arches corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, chassis and suspension components

Fail 12 May 2021 76,883 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear of both rear wheel arches corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, chassis and suspension components

Pass 15 May 2020 58,688 miles

Front and rear of nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not within any prescribed areas.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear of offside rear wheel arch corroded but not within any prescribed areas.

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 14 May 2020 58,685 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear of nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not within any prescribed areas.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear of offside rear wheel arch corroded but not within any prescribed areas.

Fail 23 Mar 2020 58,560 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,561 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of body, chassis and suspension components.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,542 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 38,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 38,524 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play on inner rack end(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,972 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

underbody corrosion at front & rear

Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,353 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

n/s rear brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,821 miles

extensive chassis surface corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2009 32,821 miles

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

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

extensive chassis surface corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2008 31,060 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,060 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,155 miles

Both rear tyre walls deteriorated(cracking)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,258 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2005 25,399 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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N386 VNE is a 1996 Daihatsu Fieldman in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1996 Daihatsu Fieldman models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 112,934 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 N386 VNE, 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 30 years old, this Daihatsu Fieldman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N386 VNE is a 1996 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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