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J557 DUU

1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,384 mi
Last recorded144,384 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto101,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 DUU
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 144,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both drive shafts to diff

Fail 1 Dec 2015 143,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both drive shafts to diff

Pass 3 Dec 2014 140,673 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 137,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 129,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 121,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,607 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 113,607 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 113,091 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 107,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 105,961 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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J557 DUU is a 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J557 DUU, 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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J557 DUU is a 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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