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GDA 825V

1979 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,559 mi
Last recorded28,559 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto59,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDA 825V
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 28,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,746 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,474 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 21,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,320 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,180 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 16,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside fog lamp inop

offside rear brake disc unevenly worn

offswide rear shock absorber bottom bush slightly displaced

slight corrosion nearside inner wheel arch/chassis

Pass 2 Mar 2010 14,147 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 11,754 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 11,734 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,182 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 10,182 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 10,182 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 10,119 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 10,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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GDA 825V is a 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 59,231 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 GDA 825V, 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 47 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GDA 825V is a 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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