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G257 BJO

1989 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,968 mi
Last recorded96,968 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto84,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 BJO
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,968 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 96,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 96,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 96,163 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,499 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,894 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 94,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 94,512 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,315 miles

Oil leak

front n/s lower flitch some corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 93,172 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 92,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,258 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 88,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 86,318 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 86,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 83,942 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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G257 BJO is a 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G257 BJO, 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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G257 BJO is a 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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