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P237 WVL

1997 Daihatsu Fieldman

Green Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

162,446 mi
Last recorded162,446 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Fieldman105,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 WVL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2010 162,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

General poor condition body and chassis. General poor condition on almost all bushes. Slight play in n/s steering idler. Just passed imissions

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2010 162,348 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 156,595 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 152,112 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 152,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 147,918 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 147,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 142,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

propshaft defective

Fail 26 Jan 2006 142,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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P237 WVL is a 1997 Daihatsu Fieldman in Green with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Fieldman models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 105,858 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 P237 WVL, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Fieldman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P237 WVL is a 1997 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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