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A4 VUP

1988 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,252 mi
Last recorded109,252 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto86,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VUP
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 109,252 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 108,809 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 108,793 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative Right Turn (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Just in front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 107,963 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 106,372 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 105,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 164,141 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 102,598 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 101,394 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,777 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 91,988 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 91,699 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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A4 VUP is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A4 VUP, 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

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What year was A4 VUP registered?

A4 VUP is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is A4 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VUP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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