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G556 MEW

1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Beige Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

40,672 mi
Last recorded40,672 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto113,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 MEW
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 40,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 40,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,918 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 39,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 38,622 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 38,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 37,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,131 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,131 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,777 miles

advise o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking (weathered)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 36,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking (weathered)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,771 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 36,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking (weathered)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,664 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 35,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 34,745 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 34,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,657 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 30,166 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 30,166 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,493 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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G556 MEW is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Beige with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G556 MEW, 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 G556 MEW registered?

G556 MEW is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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