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539 ATU

1957 Daimler Conquest/century

Blue Petrol 2433cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,194 mi
Last recorded92,194 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1957 Daimler Conquest/century44,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration539 ATU
MakeDaimler
ModelConquest/century
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,433cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 92,194 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 92,180 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 91,290 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 90,115 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 90,103 miles

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal actuating lever corroded but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 89,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 6 Apr 2007 88,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 87,227 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Conquest/century?

Based on 517 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
275
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 17
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
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539 ATU is a 1957 Daimler Conquest/century in Blue with a 2,433cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1957 Daimler Conquest/century models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 44,475 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 Conquest/century fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 539 ATU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Conquest/century typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 69 years old, this Daimler Conquest/century is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 539 ATU registered?

539 ATU is a 1957 Daimler Conquest/century, first registered on 24 June 1957.

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