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Daimler DS420 MOT Results

74.5% pass rate
from 184 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Daimler DS420 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (30 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.54% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 0.54% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.54% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.54% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.54% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.54% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.54% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.54% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.54% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.54% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.54% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.54% fail on Other braking system component
  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.54% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.54% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.54% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.54% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.54% fail on Switch
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.54% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.54% fail on Joints
        • 0.54% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Pipe
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.54% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.54% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.54% fail on Steering box
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering
      • 0.54% fail on Pump
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres
    • 0.54% fail on Size/type
    • 0.54% fail on Condition
    • 0.54% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.54% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment
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