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E237 DNA

1988 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,373 mi
Last recorded77,373 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto86,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE237 DNA
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,373 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,192 miles

All tyres cracking in tread

Damage to centre exhaust

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 77,192 miles

All tyres cracking in tread

Damage to centre exhaust

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,107 miles

Play in front & rear wheel bearings

Front pads appear low

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,965 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion/leaks on exhaust

drivers seat insecure

front brake pads appear worn

front lights not tested

slight corrosion to brake pipes in places

slight play in front & rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,721 miles

corrosion around jacking points.

deterioration to front and rear suspension component bushes.

oil leaks.

sills badly corroded in places.

very bad corrosion under rear wheel arches.

wear to front brake pads/discs.

wear to rear brake discs.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 76,716 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

corrosion around jacking points.

deterioration to front and rear suspension component bushes.

oil leaks.

rear brake pads/discs appear to be worn close to limit.

sills badly corroded in places.

travel on parking brake lever.

very bad corrosion under rear wheel arches.

wear to front brake pads/discs.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,928 miles

corrosion around jacking points.

corrosion to sills.

corrosion under rear wheel arches.

fluctuation to front brake readings.

oil leaks.

wear to front and rear brake pads and discs.

Fail 31 May 2012 75,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion around jacking points.

corrosion to sills.

corrosion under rear wheel arches.

fluctuation to front brake readings.

oil leaks.

wear to front and rear brake pads and discs.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 75,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,229 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,451 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 69,360 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 66,825 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 65,961 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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E237 DNA is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,089 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 E237 DNA, 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 38 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E237 DNA is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 15 February 1988.

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