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L271 CKL

1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Green Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

156,055 mi
Last recorded156,055 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto101,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 CKL
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 156,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 150,904 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 146,059 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 144,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 140,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 137,893 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 135,501 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 133,779 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 132,441 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 129,973 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 129,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 128,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 128,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 125,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 120,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 120,841 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 120,767 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 120,682 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 120,682 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 120,304 miles

All pads hard to see due to wheels

Difficult to see front face of disks

Pass 22 Jul 2008 120,098 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 119,970 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 119,695 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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L271 CKL is a 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Green with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 101,057 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 L271 CKL, 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 32 years old, this Daimler 4.0 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L271 CKL registered?

L271 CKL is a 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 26 February 1994.

Is L271 CKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L271 CKL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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