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H608 DCD

1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,457 mi
Last recorded132,457 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto112,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH608 DCD
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 132,457 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 132,415 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 128,579 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

child seat fitted to rear seat

Fail 14 Sep 2022 128,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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))

child seat fitted to rear seat

Fail 13 Jul 2022 128,570 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded and holed

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 29 Jun 2021 122,137 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 116,357 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,329 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 116,329 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 115,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 114,648 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 114,321 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 113,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 112,925 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 109,940 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 109,940 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 109,940 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 105,494 miles

steering rack gaiter's damp

Fail 4 Feb 2008 105,494 miles

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

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

steering rack gaiter's damp

Pass 25 Jan 2007 102,178 miles

FRONT LOWER RADIATOR PANEL

NEAR SIDE HEAD LAMP DIM DIP

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 98,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

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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H608 DCD is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H608 DCD, 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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What year was H608 DCD registered?

H608 DCD is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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