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J14 MFD

1996 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,231 mi
Last recorded83,231 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 MFD
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 83,231 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 83,207 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill below middle door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill below rear door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill full length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,590 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 81,256 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 78,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 76,778 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,044 miles

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 75,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 71,977 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 71,333 miles

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 28 Jul 2011 71,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,886 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 69,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

centre exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,939 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,318 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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J14 MFD is a 1996 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J14 MFD, 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 30 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J14 MFD is a 1996 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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