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L26 SAC

1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,762 mi
Last recorded189,762 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto117,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 SAC
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 189,762 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 189,762 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 185,738 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 185,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

front inner wings rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2008 183,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 179,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 176,815 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 176,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

red lights on when footbrakes on

Pass 17 Sep 2005 172,864 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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L26 SAC is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue 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 L26 SAC, 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 L26 SAC registered?

L26 SAC is a 1993 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is L26 SAC safe to buy?

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