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D209 EYW

1986 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,737 mi
Last recorded35,737 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto78,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD209 EYW
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 35,737 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 35,614 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 35,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 35,596 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp missing but secure

n/s front outrigger corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 8 Aug 2019 35,580 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 35,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooer areas weak (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sill areas (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 35,402 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front jacking point corroded not within prescribed area

o/s floor to sill not within prescribed area corroded

o/s n/s front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,346 miles

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

centre exhaust clap weak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,224 miles

n/s front chassis outrigger corroded but not considerd excessive

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,889 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 34,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,188 miles

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

slight corrosion to both outter sills

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,325 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,391 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 27,391 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,057 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 25,982 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D209 EYW is a 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D209 EYW, 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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D209 EYW is a 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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