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1656 RU

1988 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,748 mi
Last recorded31,748 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto86,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1656 RU
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 31,748 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 31,613 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 31,549 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 31,404 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 31,275 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 31,236 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,970 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 30,582 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 30,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,344 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 30,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 30,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,563 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,475 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,267 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,057 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine Auto?

Based on 8,585 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
651
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 504
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 455
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 236
parking brake recording little or no effort 234
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1656 RU is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,089 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Limousine Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1656 RU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Limousine Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 38 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1656 RU?

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What year was 1656 RU registered?

1656 RU is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is 1656 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1656 RU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1656 RU have outstanding finance?

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