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P681 FOD

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,702 mi
Last recorded132,702 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 FOD
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 132,702 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 125,504 miles

both chassis rails corroded near rear springs and gear box mounts

Pass 29 May 2019 121,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 121,810 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 118,822 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis rails at rear of front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis rails in front of rear trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 118,795 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis rails at rear of front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis rails in front of rear trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 118,780 miles

Emissions not tested due to water pump belt failure (7.3.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven 43 % (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 112,778 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

suspect engine fueling fault

Fail 6 Jan 2016 112,778 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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red pink light emitted to the rear (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 102,944 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 102,944 miles

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)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,694 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,072 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 70,072 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 70,051 miles

both c v boots perished

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,711 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,898 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 60,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,998 miles

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

os chassis rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2008 54,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

os chassis rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,714 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 41,684 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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P681 FOD is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P681 FOD, 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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P681 FOD is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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