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HIG 7712

1998 Daihatsu Terios

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,123 mi
Last recorded96,123 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Terios74,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 7712
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,123 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 85,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

most underside components and body covered in underseal some body and components slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 85,556 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

most underside components and body covered in underseal some body and components slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,405 miles

All four road tyres showing sighns of age cracking in tread pattern.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,716 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 75,558 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 75,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,320 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 53,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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HIG 7712 is a 1998 Daihatsu Terios in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 74,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HIG 7712, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HIG 7712 registered?

HIG 7712 is a 1998 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is HIG 7712 safe to buy?

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