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A835 VOF

1983 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,311 mi
Last recorded47,311 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto49,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA835 VOF
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

minor exhaust leak

Fail 27 Jun 2017 47,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inside edge

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

minor exhaust leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,311 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,311 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,916 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

play in o/s/r drive shaft unit going into diff

Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,708 miles

Offside top ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Play in top steering colunm

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,196 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,720 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 44,686 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

OSF Upper Ball Joint Boot Split

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2010 44,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

OSF Upper Ball Joint Boot Split

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,253 miles

front jacking points corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2009 44,253 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,091 miles

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r inner u/j joint worn

both front jacking points rusted

Fail 28 Jun 2008 44,091 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r inner u/j joint worn

both front jacking points rusted

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,257 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,695 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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A835 VOF is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A835 VOF, 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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A835 VOF is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 11 November 1983.

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