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R289 ACK

1997 Daihatsu Terios

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,320 mi
Last recorded107,320 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Terios77,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 ACK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelTerios
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 107,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2013 99,335 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly.

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 99,335 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 92,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,387 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 84,387 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 75,810 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked but not affecting view to rear at present time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,615 miles

o/s/door mirror glass damaged but no distorted view at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,740 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 61,764 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 59,570 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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R289 ACK is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R289 ACK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R289 ACK registered?

R289 ACK is a 1997 Daihatsu Terios, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R289 ACK safe to buy?

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