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R179 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Terios

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,389 mi
Last recorded129,389 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2007 129,389 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 103,941 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 103,941 miles

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

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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R179 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R179 AKM, 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 R179 AKM registered?

R179 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R179 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 AKM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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