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G562 SCG

1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,699 mi
Last recorded123,699 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto107,241 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG562 SCG
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 123,699 miles

battery becoming insecure

brake hose flexy ferrules corroded

exhaust has a minor leak of gasses at mid box

front tyres cracking slightly

off side front headlamp image becoming hazy

parking brake just met minimum requirement

rear brake imbalance at 28% mat 30% rear brakes may require service

Fail 13 Mar 2026 123,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

battery becoming insecure

brake hose flexy ferrules corroded

exhaust has a minor leak of gasses at mid box

front tyres cracking slightly

off side front headlamp image becoming hazy

rear brake imbalance at 28% mat 30% rear brakes may require service

Pass 7 Jan 2025 123,137 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under body vehicle all undersealed

Fail 6 Jan 2025 123,137 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 120,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust clamps corrroded. rear suspension rusting

rear pads getting low

slight play in steering mounting bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2022 119,796 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 119,790 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 119,513 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components have slight corosion

Pass 21 Nov 2018 119,442 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,250 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 119,250 miles

All position lamps not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 118,705 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 118,436 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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G562 SCG is a 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G562 SCG, 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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What year was G562 SCG registered?

G562 SCG is a 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G562 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G562 SCG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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