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E509 JLC

1988 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,366 mi
Last recorded50,366 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto86,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE509 JLC
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2009 50,366 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,354 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front jacking points corroded through

front suspension spring cups corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,080 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 47,222 miles

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

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

osr and nsr outer sill and rear inner valance starting to corrode

Pass 5 May 2006 44,556 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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E509 JLC is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E509 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 E509 JLC registered?

E509 JLC is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E509 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E509 JLC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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