Daihatsu Fieldman
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 552 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
552
Highest Pass Rate
1999 (75%)
Years Covered
8
About the Daihatsu Fieldman
The Daihatsu Fieldman was MOT tested 552 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (1994 to 2001), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 107 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 68%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 131,553 miles, while the newest (2001) averages 131,218 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Daihatsu Fieldman by Year
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Questions about the Daihatsu Fieldman
Is the Daihatsu Fieldman reliable?
Across its 8 model years in our data (1994 to 2001), the Daihatsu Fieldman averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 552 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1999 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.
Which year Daihatsu Fieldman has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 Daihatsu Fieldman has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 68%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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