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GVF 817T

1979 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,658 mi
Last recorded44,658 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto59,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVF 817T
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 44,658 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,167 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 44,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,675 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 43,268 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,373 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,269 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,956 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,609 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,296 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,239 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,462 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,545 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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GVF 817T is a 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GVF 817T, 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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What year was GVF 817T registered?

GVF 817T is a 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is GVF 817T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVF 817T shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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