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R203 JWT

1998 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,985 mi
Last recorded117,985 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Daihatsu Terios74,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 JWT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 117,985 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 117,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 103,112 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,286 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,612 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 77,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake dragging

Fail 27 Feb 2006 70,910 miles

Advise underseal

Cat heat shield corroded and loose

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes corrding

Wheel bearing noise on roadtest?

Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,910 miles

Advise underseal

Cat heat shield corroded and loose

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes corrding

Wheel bearing noise on roadtest?

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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R203 JWT is a 1998 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R203 JWT, 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 R203 JWT registered?

R203 JWT is a 1998 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R203 JWT safe to buy?

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