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K289 PDN

1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,832 mi
Last recorded70,832 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto117,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 PDN
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,832 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 70,829 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 70,829 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 May 2008 70,826 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,799 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 70,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 69,435 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 69,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 68,802 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 68,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K289 PDN is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K289 PDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K289 PDN?

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What year was K289 PDN registered?

K289 PDN is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 27 January 1993.

Is K289 PDN safe to buy?

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