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R350 ABE

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,347 mi
Last recorded99,347 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 ABE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,347 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)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 90,967 miles

exhaust system slight leak

vehicle slightly corroded on both inner sills

Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,180 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust system made by meccano

Fail 11 Oct 2011 88,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust system made by meccano

sump gaurd cable tied on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,618 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 84,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,556 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,385 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 76,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,527 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 73,527 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 70,020 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 70,020 miles

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

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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R350 ABE is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Blue 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 R350 ABE, 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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R350 ABE is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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