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ETD 1W

1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,078 mi
Last recorded73,078 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto112,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETD 1W
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 73,048 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside and off side steering rack mounting bush's has movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 67,589 miles

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside and off side steering rack mounting bush's has movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,545 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2017 58,820 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,733 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,508 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 45,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,609 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 30,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 3 Jan 2007 12,938 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler 4.0 Auto?

Based on 3,903 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
1,596
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 259
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
wheel bearing has excessive play 100
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
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ETD 1W is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 112,925 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daimler 4.0 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ETD 1W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler 4.0 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETD 1W registered?

ETD 1W is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 26 June 1991.

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