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P62 GJK

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

233,565 mi
Last recorded233,565 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 GJK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 233,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 233,565 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 232,353 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 216,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 216,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 205,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 205,902 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 181,164 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

r/n/s tyre 3mm

r/o/s tyre 2mm

sump guard fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 162,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

f/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

sump guard fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2010 162,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

f/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

sump guard fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2009 136,568 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/rhandbrake cable insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2009 136,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/rhandbrake cable insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2008 113,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 113,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 104,469 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 935,587 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 93,587 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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P62 GJK is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 77,877 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 P62 GJK, 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 29 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P62 GJK is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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