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J527 NLU

1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,835 mi
Last recorded140,835 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto101,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ527 NLU
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 140,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre excessively perished, ( manufacturer code 3500 ).

Nearside Rear Tyre perished, ( manufacturer coed 0505 ).

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre excessively perished, ( manufacturer code 0505 ).

Fail 22 Mar 2018 140,725 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings On seal. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings On seal. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Central Rear Lower Tow bar is bolted to the boot.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre excessively perished, ( manufacturer code 3500 ).

Nearside Rear Tyre perished, ( manufacturer coed 0505 ).

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion On floor panel. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre excessively perished, ( manufacturer code 0505 ).

Fail 1 Nov 2017 140,643 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 139,038 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 134,923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 134,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 134,673 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 134,673 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 134,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 134,411 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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J527 NLU is a 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 101,898 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 J527 NLU, 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 34 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J527 NLU is a 1992 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 23 April 1992.

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