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9 LOP

1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,317 mi
Last recorded117,317 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto113,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 LOP
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 117,317 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 117,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 125,178 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 125,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Back of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 117,305 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 117,294 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 117,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,172 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 116,591 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 116,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 115,923 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 124,207 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,621 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 115,328 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 122,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,550 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 115,041 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,619 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

light corrosion both outer sills

Pass 18 Aug 2011 119,216 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 117,651 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 114,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 115,547 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 113,758 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2007 113,383 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 111,814 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 111,814 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 111,420 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 111,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 111,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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9 LOP is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 113,564 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 9 LOP, 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 37 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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9 LOP is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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