1997 Daihatsu Terios 1.3L Petrol · R526 PDV
1997 Daihatsu Terios (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 96,116 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- DAIHATSU TERIOS
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1296cc
R526 PDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2025
- 96,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R526 PDV Mileage History
- 27/10/202290,209 mi
- 24/10/202392,175 mi+1,966 mi
- 24/10/202494,551 mi+2,376 mi
- 01/11/202494,551 mi
- 29/10/202596,116 mi+1,565 mi
Average of roughly 1,965 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R526 PDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Daihatsu Terios (R526 PDV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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