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HJ08 MXT

2008 Daihatsu Terios

Grey Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,257 mi
Last recorded158,257 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Daihatsu Terios59,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 MXT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 158,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 154,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 151,540 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 151,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2023 146,544 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 138,406 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 138,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 128,023 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 117,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 106,373 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 94,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 81,638 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 70,947 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,042 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,608 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,927 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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HJ08 MXT is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios in Grey with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 HJ08 MXT, 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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HJ08 MXT is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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