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R288 XDB

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,148 mi
Last recorded112,148 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 XDB
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2013 112,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear arches have corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2012 103,084 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 102,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,647 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 96,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 87,478 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 87,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,657 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 81,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 77,091 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 77,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion setting in under vehicle and o/s/r wheel arch

suspension arms, tie bars, torsion bars, bushes worn/perishing

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,499 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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R288 XDB is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R288 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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R288 XDB is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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