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HSB 326Y

1983 Daimler Limousine Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto49,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSB 326Y
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside rear brakes slight bind

Fail 4 Oct 2012 74,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside rear brakes slight bind

Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,275 miles

n/s bump stop missing

Fail 1 Sep 2011 74,275 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r bump stop missing & heavily rusted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 74,274 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 74,268 miles

o/s/f bump stop missing

slight blow at front exhaust pipe. † †n/s/f outrigger and chassis area corroding. † †o/s/r brake pipe corroding. † †front brake pipes corroding.

slight play at both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 3 Sep 2007 74,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f bump stop missing

slight blow at front exhaust pipe. † †n/s/f outrigger and chassis area corroding. † †o/s/r brake pipe corroding. † †front brake pipes corroding.

slight play at both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 14 Sep 2006 74,253 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f chassis leg holed

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 22 Sep 2005 73,955 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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HSB 326Y is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 49,197 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 HSB 326Y, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HSB 326Y is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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