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R121 NFR

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,825 mi
Last recorded98,825 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 NFR
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,825 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 963,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 91,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 91,982 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 88,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 72,521 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 72,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 66,540 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 66,529 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 61,210 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 61,210 miles

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

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

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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R121 NFR is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R121 NFR, 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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What year was R121 NFR registered?

R121 NFR is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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