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B971 JAL

1985 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,945 mi
Last recorded31,945 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto74,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB971 JAL
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,945 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,945 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,945 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,945 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 31,945 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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B971 JAL is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B971 JAL, 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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What year was B971 JAL registered?

B971 JAL is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B971 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B971 JAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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