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K996 MGO

1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,307 mi
Last recorded80,307 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto117,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK996 MGO
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,307 miles

advise corrosion around brake master cylinder

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leaks on engine

advise osr sidelight dim

advise play in all front top wishbone mountings

advise play in both front hubs

advise play in rear shock absorber lower mountings

advise play in steering rack mounts

advise rear tyres wearing on inner edges and showing staggered wear

advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,615 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 79,615 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,944 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 77,863 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 75,899 miles

rear bumper damage and tied on at offside

Pass 20 Apr 2007 73,679 miles

intermittant brake warning light flashing

Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,980 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 71,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear 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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K996 MGO is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K996 MGO, 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 K996 MGO?

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What year was K996 MGO registered?

K996 MGO is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 23 March 1993.

Is K996 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K996 MGO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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