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B438 YSL

1985 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,854 mi
Last recorded61,854 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Daimler Limousine72,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB438 YSL
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 61,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 61,437 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 61,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion appearing under vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2022 61,023 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner front wheel arch corroded holed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel well corroded small hole

Fail 12 Jul 2022 61,020 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis rail corroded around mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear brake efforts drop to zero effort after 3 seconds of constant foot brake pressue (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot floor corroded / holed under spare wheel

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Under side of car heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2021 60,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 60,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,246 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,581 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 59,581 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,545 miles

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

both front body mounts slightly worn

Pass 29 Dec 2014 59,535 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,932 miles

offside and nearside floor and sills corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 58,159 miles

floor corroded at nearside front

Pass 15 May 2009 57,558 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/s headlamo glass cracked

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f floor holed outwith prescribed areas

Fail 21 Mar 2008 56,385 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f floor holed outwith prescribed areas

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,442 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 52,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear gearbox mounting

corrosion @ rear seatbelt mountings

o/s/f & n/s/f jacking points

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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B438 YSL is a 1985 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1985 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 72,207 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 B438 YSL, 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 41 years old, this Daimler Limousine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B438 YSL is a 1985 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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