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L788 RGW

1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,334 mi
Last recorded51,334 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto117,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL788 RGW
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 51,334 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 51,326 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 51,326 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,273 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 51,273 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,251 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,228 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 51,211 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,131 miles

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

front brake disc rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front brake disc rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,121 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,119 miles

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

o/s-rear-disc-rusty

Pass 11 May 2009 51,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,951 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 50,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,817 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,202 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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L788 RGW is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 117,673 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 L788 RGW, 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 33 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 L788 RGW registered?

L788 RGW is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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