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D125 VFJ

1986 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,889 mi
Last recorded54,889 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1986 Daimler Limousine92,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD125 VFJ
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,889 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,704 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 54,428 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting All side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,155 miles

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 54,155 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,154 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 54,153 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,153 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

has slidly play the drop arm

Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,153 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 54,153 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,154 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 54,153 miles

Emits a small amount of white smoke on acceleration

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box

Speedo not working

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,153 miles

Emits a small amount of white smoke on acceleration

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering box

Speedo not working

Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,153 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 54,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,153 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,153 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside suspension slightly low

Pass 6 Mar 2006 54,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

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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D125 VFJ is a 1986 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1986 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 92,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D125 VFJ, 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 40 years old, this Daimler Limousine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D125 VFJ is a 1986 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 13 August 1986.

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