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R298 DKG

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,912 mi
Last recorded94,912 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 DKG
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 94,912 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,471 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower in effort (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 82,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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 chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

emissions not done

Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,307 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 76,307 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,280 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 76,278 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 75,705 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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 Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front anti-roll bar bush`s deteriorating.

roughness/noise coming from rear axle/hubs (BORDERLINE PASS)

slight play in osf hub/bearing? OSf tyre wall badly cracked. front sub frame generally cooroded.brake pipes corroded on rear axle.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,031 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 73,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both outer sill rusting at rear but not through

o/s/f tyre wall cracking also nail in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,638 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 63,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 60,696 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 60,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 56,283 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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R298 DKG is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R298 DKG, 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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R298 DKG is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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