1999 Daihatsu Terios: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Daihatsu Terios first registered in 1999: we looked at the 146 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 146 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 1999 Daihatsu Terios MOT failures and advisories
The share of 1999 Daihatsu Terios MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension49% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Rust and bodywork27% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
- Exhaust and emissions26% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Brakes24% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres22% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics22% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 1999 Daihatsu Terios
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Daihatsu Terios compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | – | Too few tests |
| 2009 | 1,645 | Suspension 46% |
| 2008 | 2,389 | Suspension 53% |
| 2007 | 3,270 | Suspension 53% |
| 2006 | 2,026 | Suspension 54% |
| 2005 | 1,050 | Suspension 55% |
| 2004 | 535 | Suspension 55% |
| 2003 | 477 | Suspension 55% |
| 2002 | 236 | Suspension 56% |
| 2001 | 178 | Suspension 55% |
| 2000 | 106 | Suspension 50% |
| 1998 | – | Too few tests |
| 1997 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Daihatsu Terios cars first registered in 1999. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score