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J1 KGS

1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,827 mi
Last recorded157,827 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto112,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 KGS
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 157,827 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 154,268 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 154,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 151,188 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 151,188 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 145,967 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 145,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 145,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 140,023 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 131,667 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 131,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J1 KGS is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J1 KGS, 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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J1 KGS is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 18 November 1991.

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