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R397 WNC

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,514 mi
Last recorded97,514 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 WNC
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 97,514 miles

Corrosion on chassis,brake pipes,fuel pipes and sills.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 91,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,489 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2010 71,821 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,643 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,107 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 60,107 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 53,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,388 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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R397 WNC is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R397 WNC, 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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What year was R397 WNC registered?

R397 WNC is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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