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G171 XAE

1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto

White Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

166,992 mi
Last recorded166,992 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto107,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 XAE
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 166,992 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 166,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 166,923 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in front and rear floor

corrosion in sills chassis and floor

fuel pipes rusty

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2014 166,334 miles

corrosion in sills chassis and floor

front and rear subframes rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2014 166,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion in sills chassis and floor

front and rear subframes rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2013 164,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on front and rear sills chassis and floor

corrosion on front and rear subframes

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 26 Mar 2013 164,942 miles

corrosion on front and rear sills chassis and floor

corrosion on front and rear subframes

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 13 Apr 2012 161,558 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 161,554 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

brake pipes rusty

corrosion in sills chassis and floor

front and rear suspension rusty

front registration plate deteriorating

n/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2011 158,322 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 158,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in boot floor

corrosion in sills chassis and floor

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 155,188 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 155,182 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in sills chassis and floor

corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 24 Mar 2009 150,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 146,943 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 146,287 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 142,284 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 133,788 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 133,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G171 XAE is a 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto in White with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 107,241 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 G171 XAE, 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 36 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G171 XAE is a 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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