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306 EXV

1979 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,202 mi
Last recorded34,202 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto59,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration306 EXV
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 34,202 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 33,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,088 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 33,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2012 32,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 32,121 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear body under side in poor condition

Fail 1 May 2011 32,121 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 31,793 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 May 2010 31,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009
Fail 29 Apr 2009

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,423 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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306 EXV is a 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 59,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 306 EXV, 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 47 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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306 EXV is a 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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