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ARP 748J

1970 Daimler Limousine

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,924 mi
Last recorded93,924 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Daimler Limousine71,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARP 748J
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,929 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 92,813 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,840 miles

Rear differential seal leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,840 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated but not excessive

Offside Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear differential seal leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,613 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tail pipe mounting worn

oil leak from rear pinion/Diff

Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,598 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

28 % imbalance in rear brakes

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tail pipe mounting worn

oil leak from rear pinion/Diff

Pass 9 Apr 2014 89,919 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 89,915 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010
Fail 17 Jun 2010

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,915 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 89,913 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 88,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 87,912 miles

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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ARP 748J is a 1970 Daimler Limousine in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1970 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 71,218 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARP 748J, 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 56 years old, this Daimler Limousine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ARP 748J is a 1970 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 11 August 1970.

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