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GJ08 UVG

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,097 mi
Last recorded107,097 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 UVG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 107,097 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 104,874 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,736 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,320 miles

Offside Rear o/s parking brake outer cable slightly damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2021 97,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 97,075 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,776 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 81,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,253 miles

wiper blades ends split

Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,253 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wiper blades ends split

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,808 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,290 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,783 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 42,968 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,968 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,544 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,065 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Terios?

Based on 225,773 MOT tests across 14,965 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
4,876
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,434
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,330
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,018
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,004
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GJ08 UVG is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 59,469 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 Terios fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 7,214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ08 UVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Terios typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ08 UVG registered?

GJ08 UVG is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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