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J4 JFO

1996 Daimler Six Auto

Grey Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,230 mi
Last recorded107,230 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Daimler Six Auto93,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 JFO
MakeDaimler
ModelSix Auto
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 107,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion underbody

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covered in under seal

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,219 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 107,204 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (center) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

all 4 coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front cross member corroded

nearside and offside front inner sill excessively corroded, but not with in prescribed area

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,182 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded

Offside Front inner sill becoming corroded

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system has minor leak

front brake discs corroded

front coil springs corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear joiner to o/s rear brake hose, brake pipe becoming corroded

small chip in windscreen zone B

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 105,513 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n.s rear tyre becoming perrished

rear 3 way joiner to o.s rear brake hose,brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 104,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel pipes corodded.

oil light on.

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 104,293 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

fuel pipes corodded.

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 104,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 104,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 103,044 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

near side rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2010 99,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 99,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 92,893 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,614 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 88,614 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 80,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,211 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Six Auto?

Based on 1,624 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
2,236
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
wheel bearing has excessive play 27
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J4 JFO is a 1996 Daimler Six Auto in Grey with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Daimler Six Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 93,480 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 Six Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J4 JFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Six Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Daimler Six Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J4 JFO is a 1996 Daimler Six Auto, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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