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A12 WFD

1985 Daimler Limousine Auto

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

77,659 mi
Last recorded77,659 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto74,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WFD
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 77,659 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,729 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2024 76,727 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,997 miles

All Jacking points weakened by corrosion

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 73,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached Forward mounting plate / rubber mounting, separated. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Forward mounting plate / rubber mounting separated. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All jacking points corroded and not functional. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end coupling (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 73,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,522 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower arm bushes perishing

Suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,978 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,397 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,921 miles

offside front floor corroded around jacking point

Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,874 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

offside front floor corroded around jacking point

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 68,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,905 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

offside front tyre wearing low on shoulder

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,119 miles

offside/rear/front shocker slight leak

slight leak from steering box

Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,095 miles

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

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

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

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

offside/rear/front shocker slight leak

slight leak from steering box

Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front jacking point slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,771 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

near side rear inner brake pad contaminated with oil

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded

off side front jacking point corroded

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,922 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads 50% worn

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded

off side front floor/jacking point corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 62,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads 50% worn

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded

off side front floor/jacking point corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 62,535 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,864 miles

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

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

both front subframe mountings starting to split.

gaiters split on both front top ball joints.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 59,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front subframe mountings starting to split.

gaiters split on both front top ball joints.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 59,032 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 58,401 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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A12 WFD is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 74,590 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 A12 WFD, 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 41 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 WFD is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 9 August 1985.

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