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E648 JAR

1988 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,894 mi
Last recorded120,894 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto86,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE648 JAR
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,894 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 120,863 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 120,119 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 120,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 119,984 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 119,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 119,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,996 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 117,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 117,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 117,260 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 117,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 115,370 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 115,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 114,422 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 114,079 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 114,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 113,182 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 113,182 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 111,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 109,729 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 109,106 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 109,106 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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E648 JAR is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E648 JAR, 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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E648 JAR is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 24 February 1988.

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