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G198 FWC

1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,330 mi
Last recorded73,330 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto107,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG198 FWC
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on offside off chassis but cant locate source of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing slighty

Pass 16 May 2019 72,525 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 72,239 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 68,775 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,314 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 62,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 62,244 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 62,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,005 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 61,904 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 61,790 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,724 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has oil leak

nearside front door mirror cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2008 61,724 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has oil leak

nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 11 May 2007 61,705 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 61,584 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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G198 FWC is a 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G198 FWC, 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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G198 FWC is a 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 4 July 1990.

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