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1997 Daihatsu Fieldman 2.8L Diesel · R42 RAU

R42 RAU

1997 Daihatsu Fieldman (2.8L, diesel). First registered 05/09/1997. Recorded mileage 87,525 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
DAIHATSU FIELDMAN
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/08/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
87,525 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/08/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2765cc

R42 RAU Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
  • 87,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R42 RAU Mileage History

  1. 12/03/202287,403 mi
  2. 18/08/202387,488 mi+85 mi
  3. 15/08/202487,525 mi+37 mi

Average of roughly 50 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R42 RAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Daihatsu Fieldman (R42 RAU) between March 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

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