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F894 RYT

1989 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,471 mi
Last recorded145,471 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto84,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF894 RYT
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 145,471 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 145,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 144,368 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 144,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2010 143,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 141,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Play in rear UJ's

Fail 20 Oct 2009 141,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Play in rear UJ's

Pass 29 Oct 2008 139,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f floor heavly corroded (not in prescribed area)

steering box drop arm has slight play

Fail 23 Sep 2008 139,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f floor heavly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 131,259 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 128,356 miles

earthing problem on horn worked when moved

front sub frame mounts starting to de-bond

Fail 17 Jul 2006 128,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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F894 RYT is a 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 84,630 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 F894 RYT, 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 37 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F894 RYT is a 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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