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1992 Daimler Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1992, based on 60 real MOT test results.

53.3%
Pass Rate
46.7%
Fail Rate
60
Total Tests
110,642
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1992 Daimler Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1992 Daimler Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 53.3% based on 60 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 110,642 miles on the odometer. With a 46.7% failure rate, the 1992 Unclassified is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1992 Daimler Unclassified is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 8.3% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Suspension is the second most common issue at 5.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (60 tests)

Top failures specific to 1992 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment8.3%5
2Suspension5.0%3

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 110,642 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.75% per 10K miSuspension0.45% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.758.3%5
Suspension0.455.0%3

Mileage Statistics

110,642
Mean
113,685
Median
50,609
25th Percentile
161,604
75th Percentile
4.22% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1992 Daimler Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 53.3% based on 60 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 110,642 miles on the odometer. With a 46.7% failure rate, the 1992 Unclassified is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1992 Daimler Unclassified, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With an average mileage of 110,642 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 8.3% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 8.3% of MOT failures on 1992 Daimler Unclassified models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Suspension — 5.0% of failures

Suspension issues account for 5.0% of MOT failures on 1992 Daimler Unclassified models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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