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M177 SWP

1995 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,609 mi
Last recorded84,609 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Daimler 4.0 Auto62,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM177 SWP
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,609 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 84,164 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 84,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,215 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 83,039 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,936 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Underside undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,762 miles

all springs corroded

n/s/r lamp damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear shock bushes deteriorated

slight oil leaks

underside undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,515 miles

Coil springs corroded

Minor stone chips to windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside undersealed/covered

Various suspension bushes showing signs of wear/deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,219 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear, lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front ,lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded (o/s/r tailpipe detached)

stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

all exhaust clamps corroded

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside undersealed

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

brakes not visible through wheels

under side under sealed

Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,192 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust sections corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

minor n/s/f brake bind

stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 18 Feb 2016 71,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear exhaust sections corroded

brakes not visible through wheels

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

minor n/s/f brake bind

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,655 miles

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

brakes not visible through wheels

coil springs (all) corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low (also cut on tread)

o/s/f tyre wearing low (also cut on tread)

o/s/r tyre wearing low (also cut on sidewall)

rear exhaust section (both) corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,602 miles

brake pads not visible through wheels

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust section (both) corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,468 miles

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

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

both rear exhaust sections corroded/deteriorated

brake pads not visable

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,553 miles

brake not visable through wheels

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

springs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,482 miles

rear flexy hoses deteriorated

springs corroded

unable to view brakes through wheels

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,555 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,681 miles

Slight play within rear hubs, both sides of vehicle.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 60,681 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Slight play within rear hubs, both sides of vehicle.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 59,654 miles

Nearside rear hub has slight play.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,787 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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M177 SWP is a 1995 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 62,555 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 M177 SWP, 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 31 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M177 SWP is a 1995 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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