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R436 AKM

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,241 mi
Last recorded86,241 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 AKM
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 86,241 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both cross axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 86,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both cross axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 84,872 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 82,980 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 81,104 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,469 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 79,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 77,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,318 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 76,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,595 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 74,575 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,835 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 72,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,792 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,224 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 67,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 65,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 63,609 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 61,165 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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R436 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R436 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.

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R436 AKM is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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