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C189 KAX

1985 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,778 mi
Last recorded45,778 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto74,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC189 KAX
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,778 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,465 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 44,667 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,718 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,674 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,273 miles

both outer rear sills correded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,891 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,376 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 40,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,550 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 39,550 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,236 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 38,235 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 37,052 miles

all jacking points corroded.

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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C189 KAX 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 C189 KAX, 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 C189 KAX registered?

C189 KAX is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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