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R270 XDB

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,166 mi
Last recorded65,166 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 XDB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,166 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 72,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre approaching wearbands

o/s/r tyre approaching wearbands

Fail 12 Jan 2015 58,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre approaching wearbands

o/s/r tyre approaching wearbands

Fail 16 Dec 2014 58,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front subframe rusting.

Nearside front chassis leg rusting.

Offside rear tyre cracking up.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Some suspension bushes showing wear.

fuel filler pipes rusting.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,469 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,469 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,882 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 55,882 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,144 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,025 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,212 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,726 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,816 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,079 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 37,940 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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R270 XDB is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R270 XDB, 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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R270 XDB is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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