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D174 TWF

1986 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,027 mi
Last recorded39,027 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto78,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD174 TWF
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,027 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

movement on both rear wheels

nearside front jacking point corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 39,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

movement on both rear wheels

nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 37,577 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,572 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

movement on both rear wheels

Pass 13 May 2011 37,218 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 37,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

movement on both rear wheels

Pass 7 May 2010 36,873 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

movement on both rear wheels

Fail 28 Apr 2010 36,859 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

movement on both rear wheels

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension rubbers perished

movement on both rear wheels

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre treads wearing on edges

offside front steering idler arm has play in ball joint (marked)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 35,554 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre treads wearing on edges

offside front steering idler arm has play in ball joint (marked)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,473 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,607 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,869 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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D174 TWF is a 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 78,328 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D174 TWF, 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 40 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D174 TWF is a 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 2 September 1986.

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