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H209 JCV

1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,591 mi
Last recorded87,591 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto107,241 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH209 JCV
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 87,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside washer jet missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

diff oil leak

light corrosion to under side

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,727 miles

rear dampers bouncy

smear on wipers

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

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

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

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

nearside washer jet missing

offside exhaust bracket missing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 82,727 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside washer jet missing

offside exhaust bracket missing

rear dampers bouncy

smear on wipers

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,628 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,264 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,842 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,812 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f headlight dim/dip intermitant

Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s washer jet nozzle missing

o/s/f headlight dim dip intermitant

Pass 6 Nov 2006 42,776 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 42,776 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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H209 JCV is a 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue 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 H209 JCV, 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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H209 JCV is a 1990 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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