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S285 UOT

1999 Daihatsu Terios

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,194 mi
Last recorded96,194 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Daihatsu Terios70,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 UOT
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,194 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 96,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s+n/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s+n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 91,864 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s+n/s front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s+n/s rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s+n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 88,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,892 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,853 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Early corrosion to centre chasis

Early corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Front exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 78,853 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Early corrosion to centre chasis

Early corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Front exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,582 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 72,582 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,440 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,373 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,580 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,580 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,971 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 57,529 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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S285 UOT is a 1999 Daihatsu Terios in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Daihatsu Terios models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,192 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 S285 UOT, 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 27 years old, this Daihatsu Terios is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S285 UOT is a 1999 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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