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A9 TWL

1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

116,394 mi
Last recorded116,394 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto112,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TWL
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 116,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 116,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 115,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower bush has splay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,716 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 115,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel lines are corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 114,389 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES ARE BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 114,387 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective when brake pedal applied the warning light shows up (1.1.10 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES ARE BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 113,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower bush has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front sill has corrosion near jacking point, but not adversely affecting structure

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 113,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower bush has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front sill has corrosion near jacking point, but not adversely affecting structure

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 113,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubber brake hose cut showing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting B post to outer doorsill,to inner doorsill ,to floor[next to seatbelt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch to end of doorsill,and floor is holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking nearside rack gaiter is split and internal rack seal is leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc is badly lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light comes on when brakes applied

Pass 6 Jul 2018 112,184 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake warning light comes on red when brakes applied only

suspension fluid still leaking from unit under car...

Pass 25 Jul 2017 111,087 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Jul 2017 111,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 109,317 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 109,317 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 107,458 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside and nearside rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 105,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 105,018 miles

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

nearside headlamp cracked

nearside mirror cracked

slight play steering rack mountings

windscreen has water marks nearside lower

Fail 26 Jun 2013 105,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside mirror cracked

slight play in steering rack mountings

windowsreen has water mark nearside lower

Pass 24 Aug 2012 102,628 miles

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

brake warning light on

nearside mirror cracked

slight play steering rack mountings

windscreen has watermark nearside bottom corner

Fail 3 Aug 2011 101,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 101,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 101,289 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 101,289 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 97,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 95,470 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 95,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 91,297 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 87,643 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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A9 TWL is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 112,925 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 A9 TWL, 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 35 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 TWL is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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