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H36 JLD

1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,690 mi
Last recorded124,690 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto112,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH36 JLD
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 124,690 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 124,679 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 124,638 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Lower Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Apr 2024 124,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

EML on

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Lower Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Jul 2022 124,593 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corrosion hole nearside rear chassis to sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 122,992 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 122,988 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position CANNOT BE OPENED (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 121,714 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended [A] frame rear mounting bushes both sides perished.but secure. (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

rear offside low brake pad warning light wiring not connected.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 121,714 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended [A] frame rear mounting bushes both sides perished.but secure. (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear offside low brake pad warning light wiring not connected.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 118,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 117,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 116,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 116,620 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 116,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 115,570 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 114,901 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 113,117 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 111,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 108,914 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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H36 JLD is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 112,925 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 H36 JLD, 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 35 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H36 JLD is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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