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B88 FKW

1985 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,064 mi
Last recorded126,064 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto74,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB88 FKW
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2023 126,064 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded body to flexi, flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 125,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2019 125,001 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,444 miles

brake pipes greased

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2018 124,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes greased

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2017 122,961 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 120,013 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 119,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 117,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 11 Jul 2013 115,870 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 115,457 miles

brakes tested by tapley

Pass 1 Nov 2007 115,300 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 115,294 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner wheel arch coroded

Pass 20 Jul 2006 115,120 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
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B88 FKW is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B88 FKW, 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.

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B88 FKW is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 13 June 1985.

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