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R156 RSS

1998 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,149 mi
Last recorded49,149 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Terios74,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 RSS
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

b/s front anti-roll bar link arm spacing washers getting quite rusty

low pressure power steering pipe very rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,613 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,762 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 33,762 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R156 RSS is a 1998 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 74,044 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 R156 RSS, 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 28 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R156 RSS registered?

R156 RSS is a 1998 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R156 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 RSS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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