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R211 FDV

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,323 mi
Last recorded95,323 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 FDV
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,323 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls in poor condition

fuel tank filler neck in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2011 91,647 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 91,631 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,595 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 87,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,940 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 82,299 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 82,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 80,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 77,677 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components

underbody guard not fitted

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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R211 FDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R211 FDV, 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 R211 FDV registered?

R211 FDV is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 6 July 1997.

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The MOT history for R211 FDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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