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G478 WFG

1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto

White Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

138,542 mi
Last recorded138,542 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto113,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG478 WFG
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 138,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning light illuminates when brakes applied

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

engine oil level low

rear brake discs corroded

washer aim poor

Fail 24 Jun 2013 138,542 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning light illuminates when brakes applied

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

engine oil level low

rear brake discs corroded

washer aim poor

Pass 4 Mar 2011 138,542 miles

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to n/s uper bulk head

fuel pump noisy

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake worning lamp on dash when brake pedel presed

play in steering rack iner joint's,

slight play in o/s and n/s front hub area's can't see from were,

slight play in o/s and n/s front hub area's can't see from were, poss wheel bearing's

slight play in o/s rear hub, poss wheel bearing

Fail 21 Feb 2011 138,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake worning lamp on dash when brake pedel presed

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to n/s uper bulk head

fuel pump noisy

play in steering rack iner joint's,

slight play in o/s and n/s front hub area's can't see from were,

slight play in o/s and n/s front hub area's can't see from were, poss wheel bearing's

slight play in o/s rear hub, poss wheel bearing

Fail 6 Feb 2009 138,542 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut to n/s/f tyre side wall

jacking damage to front cros member engine mounting

slight weap from power stering rack

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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G478 WFG is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto in White with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G478 WFG, 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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G478 WFG is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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