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F908 MBY

1988 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,303 mi
Last recorded124,303 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto86,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF908 MBY
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 124,303 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 124,279 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,024 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 122,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 120,087 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 119,409 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 117,803 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 116,527 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 114,018 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 114,018 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 112,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 111,916 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 106,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2009 104,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 104,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 102,075 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 102,050 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 100,520 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 100,520 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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F908 MBY is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F908 MBY, 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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F908 MBY is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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