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J205 DYM

1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Silver Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,145 mi
Last recorded98,145 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto101,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ205 DYM
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 98,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2013 98,145 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,523 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2010 96,618 miles

all tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2010 96,618 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 95,602 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 95,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,374 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 90,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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J205 DYM is a 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Silver with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 101,898 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 J205 DYM, 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 34 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J205 DYM is a 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 25 June 1992.

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