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R461 KNW

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,534 mi
Last recorded95,534 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 KNW
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,534 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 90,438 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 90,438 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,541 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 86,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 85,944 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 85,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,722 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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R461 KNW is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R461 KNW, 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 R461 KNW registered?

R461 KNW is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R461 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 KNW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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