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R147 DUH

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,452 mi
Last recorded65,452 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 DUH
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,452 miles

slight corrosion o/s centre/rear chassis leg

Pass 1 Jul 2014 64,353 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 60,693 miles

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)

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2012 60,644 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,385 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 59,385 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,939 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,437 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 51,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,010 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,297 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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R147 DUH is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R147 DUH, 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 R147 DUH registered?

R147 DUH is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R147 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 DUH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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