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A71 WSU

1983 Daimler Limousine Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,047 mi
Last recorded33,047 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto49,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA71 WSU
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 33,047 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,645 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,271 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 31,240 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 99,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 99,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,123 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 25,215 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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A71 WSU is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 49,197 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 A71 WSU, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A71 WSU registered?

A71 WSU is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 6 December 1983.

Is A71 WSU safe to buy?

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