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J865 RJC

1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,121 mi
Last recorded45,121 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto112,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ865 RJC
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 45,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 45,099 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,750 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,164 miles

N/S/R and both front tyres starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension reservoir damp

Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,786 miles

NSR brake disc corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2017 42,743 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 42,743 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,605 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,445 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,814 miles

outter sills corroded

play in o/s steering rack track rod knuckle

Fail 25 Apr 2013 41,814 miles

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

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

outter sills corroded

play in o/s steering rack track rod knuckle

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,148 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,845 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 30,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre bald on inside

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,873 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,290 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 22,290 miles

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

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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J865 RJC is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 J865 RJC, 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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J865 RJC is a 1991 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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