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G121 YYT

1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,556 mi
Last recorded147,556 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto113,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG121 YYT
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 147,556 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 147,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 146,662 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

play in nearside rear inner diff bearing/ driveshaft bearing

slight play in offside steering rack tie rod joint

Fail 22 Oct 2009 146,656 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

play in nearside rear inner diff bearing/ driveshaft bearing

slight play in offside steering rack tie rod joint

Pass 8 Sep 2008 142,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 (2.4.G.2)

play in n/s/r diff bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2008 142,483 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front 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 (2.4.G.2)

play in n/s/r diff bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 137,962 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 135,187 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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G121 YYT is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G121 YYT, 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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G121 YYT is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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