1996 Daihatsu Fieldman 2.8L Diesel · P859 TFR

Structural corrosion and intermittent braking issues define the mechanical history of this vehicle. While it passed its latest inspection on 2026-05-27, the record reveals a recurring struggle with chassis integrity, including major fractures to the rear suspension mounting areas and sills in 2024, and current advisories regarding corrosion in the rear upper vehicle structure. This trend, combined with a history of brake binding and a dangerous parking brake failure in 2022, indicates a vehicle with ongoing degradation of its primary structural and stopping components. The recorded mileage of 116,544 miles is low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,885 miles per year. This usage pattern often suggests long periods of inactivity or very light duty, which can correlate with the observed perishing of tyres noted in 2020 and the progression of corrosion in the chassis and sills. Low annual mileage in older vehicles frequently masks wear that occurs due to standing rather than active use, particularly regarding the seizure of brake components. A physical inspection should prioritise the rear upper vehicle structure and the previously repaired suspension mounting areas on the cross member and sills to ensure previous repairs are holding and that corrosion has not progressed. During a test drive, pay close attention to the braking system, specifically checking for a pulling sensation or uneven deceleration that would indicate the currently noted binding on the nearside front service brake. The parking brake should be tested on an incline to verify that the efficiency issues recorded in 2022 have been fully resolved. Further attention should be paid to the front suspension, specifically the anti-roll bar pins and bushes which were previously flagged as worn. Listen for knocks or clunks when traversing uneven surfaces or during low-speed cornering. Given the history of binding calipers on both the nearside front and offside rear at different intervals, a tactile check for excessive heat emanating from the brake discs after a short drive is recommended to identify any active binding.