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R243 TKU

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,223 mi
Last recorded85,223 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 TKU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 85,223 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 85,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 80,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 73,901 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 67,798 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 61,613 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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R243 TKU is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R243 TKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R243 TKU?

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What year was R243 TKU registered?

R243 TKU is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R243 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 TKU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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