CarVerify

Free Car Check

B800 XYU

1985 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,829 mi
Last recorded83,829 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto74,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daimler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB800 XYU
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 83,829 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Full underbody coated in underseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,355 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Full underbody coated in underseal

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

Rear Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 82,616 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full under body under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,571 miles

Full underbody coated in underseal

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

full under body has slight corrosion

full under body heavily undersealed

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,152 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,571 miles

both sills slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,651 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,281 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,309 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,157 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,797 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 73,784 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,130 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2009 72,635 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 72,634 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,362 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007

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

o/s rear under sill corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2006 71,315 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
Full Daimler Limousine Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B800 XYU is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 74,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B800 XYU, 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 41 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B800 XYU?

You can check the full history of B800 XYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B800 XYU registered?

B800 XYU is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B800 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B800 XYU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B800 XYU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B800 XYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.