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P283 TFU

1997 Daihatsu Fieldman

Blue Diesel 2765cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,243 mi
Last recorded155,243 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Fieldman105,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 TFU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelFieldman
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,765cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 155,243 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 144,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 139,065 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 139,041 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2014 138,146 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 138,119 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle dirty

Pass 7 Oct 2013 135,400 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 135,397 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 131,597 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 131,559 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2011 127,662 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2011 127,661 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 122,647 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 122,644 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 118,978 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 116,354 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 116,354 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 115,539 miles

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

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

rear springs getting weak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 114,424 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 113,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P283 TFU is a 1997 Daihatsu Fieldman in Blue with a 2,765cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P283 TFU, 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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P283 TFU is a 1997 Daihatsu Fieldman, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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