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FRW 172Y

1983 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,449 mi
Last recorded3,449 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto49,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRW 172Y
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 3,449 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 2,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 1,975 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 1,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 1,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 12 Jul 2011 1,056 miles

o/s front and o/s rear tyres starting to split/perish

Pass 8 Jul 2010 580 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 99,843 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 99,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 98,496 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 98,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 97,916 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounting damaged/split

Pass 6 Jul 2006 96,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 96,292 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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FRW 172Y is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 49,197 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRW 172Y, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRW 172Y?

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What year was FRW 172Y registered?

FRW 172Y is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 26 January 1983.

Is FRW 172Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRW 172Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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