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BAX 198J

1972 Daimler Limousine

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,349 mi
Last recorded24,349 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAX 198J
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,349 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012
Pass 12 May 2011 24,188 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,678 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,248 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

ADVISE CORROSION IN ENGINE BAY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 21,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,199 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 20,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 19,598 miles

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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BAX 198J is a 1972 Daimler Limousine in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BAX 198J, 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 54 years old, this Daimler Limousine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BAX 198J is a 1972 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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