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L197 BPA

1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,679 mi
Last recorded114,679 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto117,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 BPA
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 114,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 112,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in streeing rack

Fail 13 Aug 2008 112,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in streeing rack

Pass 16 Jul 2007 106,933 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 106,856 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 106,686 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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L197 BPA is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L197 BPA, 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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L197 BPA is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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