2008 Daihatsu Terios · 2,889 MOT tests
2008 Daihatsu Terios reliability
2008 Daihatsu Terioss fail 36.1% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Terios years (2,889 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Terioss: 39.8%)
- 36.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Daihatsu Terioss: 39.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 86,451
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,889
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 13.9% of tests fail here (35% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Daihatsu Terios
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.1%
- Brakes13.9%
- Lights and electrics12.3%
- Body, chassis and structure6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Tyres3%
- Steering2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 3.84%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.77%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 3.5%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.05%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.91%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (11.73%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.66%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.93%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.96%)
Is a 2008 Daihatsu Terios reliable?
2008 Daihatsu Terioss fail 36.1% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Terios years (2,889 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Daihatsu Terios MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (3.84% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.77% of tests), position lamp not working (3.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Daihatsu Terios have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Daihatsu Terios shows 86,451 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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