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E497 JLC

1988 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,088 mi
Last recorded52,088 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto86,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE497 JLC
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,088 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 52,088 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,864 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,649 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 51,649 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

draglink worn

Pass 10 Oct 2005 51,154 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 51,154 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.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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E497 JLC is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E497 JLC, 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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What year was E497 JLC registered?

E497 JLC is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E497 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E497 JLC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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