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J500 DEX

1999 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,432 mi
Last recorded63,432 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Terios70,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 DEX
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,432 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

middle flexi pipe damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2013 63,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

middle flexi pipe damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

metal brake pipes coated limiting inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,804 miles

Front sub-frame and both sides rear outer sills very rusty

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,638 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,302 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,808 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,581 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 50,531 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes splitting advise replacement bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,450 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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J500 DEX is a 1999 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,192 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 J500 DEX, 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 27 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J500 DEX is a 1999 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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