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B749 GWJ

1985 Daimler Limousine

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,983 mi
Last recorded80,983 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Daimler Limousine72,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB749 GWJ
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,983 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,062 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 78,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 78,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,080 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 77,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear carb ? (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,019 miles

Oil leak ()

ALL RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATED

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 76,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

ALL RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATED

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 75,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,762 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 74,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,622 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 74,618 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative both (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 74,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,437 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 72,994 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r & n/s/r chassis rusting

steering stiff

Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,994 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r chassis rusting

steering stiff

Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,035 miles

slight play osr nsr osf wheel bearings. power steering noisey in operation.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,145 miles

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

leak on steering box

Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,842 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 68,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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B749 GWJ is a 1985 Daimler Limousine in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B749 GWJ, 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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B749 GWJ is a 1985 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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