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G261 VUW

1990 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,389 mi
Last recorded39,389 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Daimler Limousine Auto91,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 VUW
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,389 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 39,228 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,894 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,956 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front jacking point has excessive corrosion (outwith prescribed area).

Fail 3 Mar 2008 35,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front jacking point has excessive corrosion (outwith prescribed area).

Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,672 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 34,672 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,913 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 32,913 miles

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

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

drivers door requires adjustment

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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G261 VUW is a 1990 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 91,224 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 G261 VUW, 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 36 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G261 VUW is a 1990 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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