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R462 YJN

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,906 mi
Last recorded76,906 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 YJN
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 76,906 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 73,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 73,049 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 71,573 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,525 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 71,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,643 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,725 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,614 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,375 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,129 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,462 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 62,643 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 62,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front chassies starting to rust

nearside rear chassie starting to rust

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2009 60,475 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 57,987 miles

N/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 57,956 miles

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

N/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 55,217 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 51,217 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 51,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

noise from engine during test

Pass 19 Dec 2005 47,888 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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R462 YJN is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R462 YJN, 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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R462 YJN is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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