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K538 DDU

1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,156 mi
Last recorded144,156 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto117,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK538 DDU
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 144,156 miles

front coil springs corroded

front registration plate cracked

front wiper slightly smeary

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside headlamp condensated

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

offside front tyre worn and feathered on inner edge close to limit

rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2016 144,144 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

front registration plate cracked

front wiper slightly smeary

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside headlamp condensated

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

offside front tyre worn and feathered on inner edge close to limit

rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2016 144,106 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge and worn below limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

front coil springs corroded

front registration plate cracked

front wiper slightly smeary

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside headlamp condensated

offside rear tyre worn and feathered on inner edge close to limit

rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2015 140,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 137,163 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 137,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 134,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 134,160 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 132,639 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 132,639 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 130,883 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn slighty

Fail 9 Mar 2011 130,869 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn slighty

Pass 5 Nov 2009 127,112 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 127,033 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 127,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 126,028 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 123,823 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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K538 DDU is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K538 DDU, 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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What year was K538 DDU registered?

K538 DDU is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 22 February 1993.

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