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G706 VYL

1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,736 mi
Last recorded68,736 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto107,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG706 VYL
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 68,736 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on dash

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded (non supportive panel)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,589 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,101 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 60,101 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,794 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,231 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s wing mirror broken

advise n/s wing repeater flashing white light

Fail 18 Jun 2007 59,231 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s wing mirror broken

advise n/s wing repeater flashing white light

Pass 16 May 2006 56,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

wear in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2006 56,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside front indicator glass cracked

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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G706 VYL is a 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G706 VYL, 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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G706 VYL is a 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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