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D521 YTY

1986 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,760 mi
Last recorded96,760 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto78,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD521 YTY
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 96,760 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 96,760 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 96,684 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 96,592 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 96,441 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,266 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,159 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,789 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 95,459 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 95,104 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 94,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 93,751 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 93,751 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 92,685 miles

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not structural

Pass 1 May 2012 91,654 miles

inner and outer sills heavily corroded not structural

n/s and o/s outer boot floor sections holes forming and corroded not excessive reccomend attention

o/s brake pipes corroded not excessive

rear brake hose ferrul corroded reccomend replace in near future

slight cracking to front tyres

Pass 6 May 2011 90,936 miles

235/70/15 general xp2000 v4 n/s/r cracked and perished advise replace in near future

Pass 7 May 2010 90,130 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 90,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

all sills corroded not structural

Pass 11 Mar 2009 89,727 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advisery ; n/side rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Mar 2008 88,819 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 88,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/f & n/s/f out riggers badly corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2006 88,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 88,175 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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D521 YTY is a 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 D521 YTY, 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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D521 YTY is a 1986 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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