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ABW 958X

1981 Daimler Limousine

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,889 mi
Last recorded91,889 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 958X
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 91,889 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2017 91,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Number plate lense missing

Offside Number plate dim

Oil leak ()

Rear Differential has slight leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,512 miles

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

slight play in o/s/f bottom arm rear bush

slight weep from steering box

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,997 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 90,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,451 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 90,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,805 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 89,802 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,088 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 89,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 88,305 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on offside front not in a prescribed area

Fail 9 Mar 2009 88,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside floor/sill holed not in a pescribed area

Pass 19 Feb 2007 87,320 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 87,318 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 86,270 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 86,254 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine?

Based on 2,487 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
926
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
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ABW 958X is a 1981 Daimler Limousine in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

The most common reason a Daimler Limousine fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 958X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Limousine typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 45 years old, this Daimler Limousine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABW 958X is a 1981 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 7 August 1981.

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