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EMH 589J

1971 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,184 mi
Last recorded82,184 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Daimler Limousine80,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMH 589J
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,184 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush 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.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r diff shaft has slight play

o/s/f floor plated from inside

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,912 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush 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.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f floor plated from inside

slight movement in n/s/r diff shaft

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,608 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r diff play

Pass 17 May 2011 81,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,140 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 81,140 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 80,720 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

transmition oil leaks

vehicle body has advanced corrosion

water leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2008 80,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

transmition oil leaks

vehicle body has advanced corrosion

water leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2007 80,197 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 79,458 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine?

Based on 2,487 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
926
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
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EMH 589J is a 1971 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 80,714 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMH 589J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Limousine typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Daimler Limousine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EMH 589J registered?

EMH 589J is a 1971 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 16 February 1971.

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