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M998 FDU

1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,899 mi
Last recorded116,899 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto101,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 FDU
MakeDaimler
Model4.0 Auto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 116,899 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 116,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 116,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 115,100 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,082 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front sub frame rear bushes to body (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 112,242 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 106,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,734 miles

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 27 Sep 2012 101,982 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,202 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Sep 2011 98,202 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,470 miles

both rear hubs have slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2009 88,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 82,628 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 77,916 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 76,618 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,699 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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M998 FDU is a 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M998 FDU, 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.

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What year was M998 FDU registered?

M998 FDU is a 1994 Daimler 4.0 Auto, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M998 FDU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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