Daimler 4.0 Auto
Registered from 1990 to 1994.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1990 4.0 petrol. 4 of 15 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 50% | 2 |
| Brakes | 25% | 1 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 25% | 1 |
| Lights and electrics | 25% | 1 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 25% | 1 |
| Suspension | 25% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Audible warning inoperative
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 25% of its failures
- Brake hose bulging under pressure
- Exhaust and emissions — 25% of its failures
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- Suspension — 25% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Lights and electrics — 25% of its failures
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Indicator or hazard warning switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements
- Visibility — 50% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Seat belts and airbags — 25% of its failures