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G29 VKR

1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,124 mi
Last recorded111,124 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto107,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 VKR
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 111,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front wing corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2026 111,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front wing corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 109,814 miles

Coil spring corroded all four rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bonnet is corroded on underside around both hinges

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and off side upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at "T" piece corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both near and offside all suspension arms and links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 109,109 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipes rusting

Underside corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 109,109 miles

Rear Brake pipes rusting

Underside corroded

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 109,090 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes rusting

Underside heavily corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 107,852 miles

All suspension components badly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (main) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,065 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all suspension components under vehicle are corroded/rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2021 106,056 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all suspension components under vehicle are corroded/rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 104,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 102,629 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 102,629 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,018 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 100,018 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,950 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 96,933 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 88,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 85,548 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges will shortly req attention

both sides outer sills showing signs of corrosion

front suspension bushes worn

front wipers not self park but park manually

fuel filler cap corroded and loose

n/s/f headlight cover side of light

n/s/f sill corroded at front

o/s/f headlight cover on bulkhead

o/s/f side repeator fading

oil leak front of engine

oil leak on gearbox

play in both sides front suspension top bushes

possible hydrulic fluid leak aroud expansion bottle

rear suspension and rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

suspension pipes and electrical connection not connected at rear

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,457 miles

both sides sills corroded at front

oil leak

rear panel on n/s near boot lid corroding

wheel arches corroding nr sills

Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,554 miles

battery leads loose

both rear tyres worn to legal limit and require attention

both sides front wheel arches corroding

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2009 70,762 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

small chip in windscreen

some corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch and both front arches

some play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Nov 2009 70,756 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine oil leaks

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

small chip in windscreen

some corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch and both front arches

some play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2006 70,052 miles

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

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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G29 VKR is a 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G29 VKR, 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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G29 VKR is a 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 21 April 1990.

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