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R373 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,809 mi
Last recorded100,809 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 100,809 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 92,183 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 92,130 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,216 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 65,071 miles

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

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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R373 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R373 AKM, 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

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What year was R373 AKM registered?

R373 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R373 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 AKM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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