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R127 RSW

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,408 mi
Last recorded83,408 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 RSW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,408 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,703 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,105 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,692 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 67,674 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,416 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 50,515 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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R127 RSW is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R127 RSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R127 RSW registered?

R127 RSW is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R127 RSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 RSW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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