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R50 BCH

1997 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Daimler 4.0 Auto114,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 BCH
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 134,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 134,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 133,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 132,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

parking brake 16 % requires service

Pass 26 Sep 2016 131,637 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 130,187 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 127,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,759 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 124,830 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 120,566 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 109,865 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 103,486 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 103,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2007 94,487 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 84,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 71,756 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 71,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 71,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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R50 BCH is a 1997 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 114,338 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 R50 BCH, 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 29 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R50 BCH is a 1997 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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