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G908 ECW

1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,178 mi
Last recorded125,178 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto113,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG908 ECW
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 125,178 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 125,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Back of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Back of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 124,207 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,621 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 122,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 120,619 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

light corrosion both outer sills

Pass 18 Aug 2011 119,216 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 117,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 115,547 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 113,758 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2007 111,814 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 111,814 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 111,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 111,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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G908 ECW is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G908 ECW, 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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G908 ECW is a 1989 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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