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H8 FSL

1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,592 mi
Last recorded194,592 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto112,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 FSL
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 194,592 miles

225/55 x 17

Exhaust system poor condition/corroded

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Outer sills corroded

Various body/underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2013 193,018 miles

Offside rear suspension noisy

Fail 4 Feb 2013 193,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear suspension noisy

Pass 7 Nov 2011 191,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise subframe has been repaired

vehicle in poor and rusy condion

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2011 191,391 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle in poor and rusy condion

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 186,153 miles

underside of vehicle rusty and poor condion

Fail 28 Apr 2010 186,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle rusty and poor condion

Pass 8 May 2009 181,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 181,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 174,984 miles

N/S/F Indicator lens cracked.

N/S/F Top wishbone mount has been repaired,due to corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 174,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Patches welded to n/s/f wishbone and rear seat belt mounts (sills)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 175,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f Indicator lens cracked.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 169,706 miles

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

n/s/r Reflector cracked.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 157,138 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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H8 FSL is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 112,925 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 H8 FSL, 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 35 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H8 FSL is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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