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L495 APH

1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,053 mi
Last recorded102,053 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto101,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL495 APH
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,053 miles

rear subframe bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 29 May 2010 101,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 100,137 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 98,565 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 98,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 96,693 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 96,645 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2006 95,336 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 95,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake warning light comes on when pressing pedal

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

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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L495 APH is a 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 101,057 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 L495 APH, 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 32 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 L495 APH registered?

L495 APH is a 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 3 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L495 APH shows 9 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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