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G138 BJU

1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,987 mi
Last recorded103,987 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto113,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 BJU
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2008 103,987 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 103,987 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 101,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front suspension top bush`s worn

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2006 91,306 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 91,306 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside 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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G138 BJU is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G138 BJU, 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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What year was G138 BJU registered?

G138 BJU is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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