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HRK 799V

1980 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

88,256 mi
Last recorded88,256 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1980 Daimler Limousine Auto66,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRK 799V
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,256 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

the underside of the vehicle has multiple plates welded to it and is in a very poor overall condition with lots of underseal masking who knows what?

vehicle presented for emissions testing with the air filters removed, vehicle passed emissions test in this state.

the vehicle has serious corosion to the nearside front floorpan area exposing the chassis rail within which is very rusty in my opinion this area is in a seriously weakened condition

Fail 3 Sep 2009 88,256 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

both front chassis outriggers may have been shortened

extensive patch repairs on underside of body.Possible structural corrosion not visible due to being "boxed in" by repair patches

hazard warning visible tell-tale not working, but has audible tell-tale

offside rear suspension arm main bush supporting bracket bent

severe corrosion nearside front floor and sill. Outside of prescribed area and not affecting braking or steering

Pass 12 Feb 2008 88,256 miles

corrosion nearside front floorpan outside prescribed area

slight play at steering wheel, upper steering column

Extensive repairs have been carried out to the underside of the car to a very poor standard. Poor weld penetration

Fail 30 Jan 2008 88,256 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

corrosion nearside front floorpan outside prescribed area

slight play at steering wheel, upper steering column

Extensive repairs have been carried out to the underside of the car to a very poor standard. Poor weld penetration

Pass 26 Jul 2006 88,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside and nearside full length of vehicle cannot fully inspect chassis because covered with plates

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2006 88,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside front to rear cannot fully inspect chassis covered with plates

offside front jacking point corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2006 88,256 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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HRK 799V is a 1980 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1980 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 66,772 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 HRK 799V, 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 46 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HRK 799V is a 1980 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 2 April 1980.

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