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J1 VOB

1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,021 mi
Last recorded114,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto112,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 VOB
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 114,021 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside & offside rear tyres cracked on outer walls but not excessive

Fail 16 Jan 2008 114,021 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside & offside rear tyres cracked on outer walls but not excessive

Pass 20 Jul 2005 111,134 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 111,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J1 VOB is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J1 VOB, 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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J1 VOB is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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