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K246 DPY

1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,742 mi
Last recorded69,742 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto117,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK246 DPY
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 69,742 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,751 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,938 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,827 miles

Front Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 64,825 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,786 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 64,784 miles

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,713 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,323 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 56,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,601 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

n/s rear tyre wearing inside edge

o/s rear tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing inside edges

o/s rear wearing outside edge n/s rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,318 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 40,318 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,103 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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K246 DPY is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 117,673 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 K246 DPY, 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 33 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K246 DPY is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 4 May 1993.

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