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J843 TVP

1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,515 mi
Last recorded253,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto101,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ843 TVP
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 253,515 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

body work / nearside front wing corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 249,850 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

body work / nearside front wing corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 246,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body work / wing corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 246,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body work / wing corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 243,023 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 242,984 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak from oil pipes to rad

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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J843 TVP is a 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J843 TVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J843 TVP registered?

J843 TVP is a 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 25 February 1992.

Is J843 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J843 TVP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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