Daihatsu Fieldman (1993)
1993 Daihatsu Fieldman
CarHunch analysed 228 real MOT records for the 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman passes its MOT first time in just 67% of cases—13 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—which signals consistent reliability struggles for a vehicle of this age. With nearly one in five cars (19.3%) having recorded a dangerous defect at some point, buyers should factor in the cost of rigorous pre-purchase checks and safety inspections.
These vehicles are typically running at around 122,000 miles, which is reasonable for a 30-year-old model, but the real concern is the pattern: the average car racks up 2.75 failures and 10.9 advisories per test, pointing to cumulative wear across multiple systems rather than isolated issues. Before buying, have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, suspension, and chassis thoroughly—this cohort's history suggests patchy maintenance rather than one critical weak point.
What to check before buying a 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman vehicles fall between 99,208 and 145,823 miles.
1993 Daihatsu Fieldman — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 (26% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2020.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Daihatsu Fieldman
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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29.6%
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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26.5%
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
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25.6%
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
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22.8%
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
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22.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.2%
Oil leak
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20.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.4%
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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