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R438 LDY

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,087 mi
Last recorded20,087 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 LDY
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,613 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 18,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,960 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,244 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 15,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,595 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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R438 LDY is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R438 LDY, 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 R438 LDY registered?

R438 LDY is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R438 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 LDY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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