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R709 DWL

1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,770 mi
Last recorded51,770 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto115,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 DWL
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,770 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One bulb on high level brake light inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seatbelt. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2019 51,743 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Complete length of nearside outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Complete length of offside outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One bulb on high level brake light inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seatbelt. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,718 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

small rust on both outer sill

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,643 miles

slight damage to offside front seat belt

Pass 14 May 2012 51,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,451 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,264 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 41,973 miles

nearside sill has slight corrosion

Pass 14 May 2008 38,317 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 30,786 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 30,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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R709 DWL is a 1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 115,452 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 R709 DWL, 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 28 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R709 DWL registered?

R709 DWL is a 1998 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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