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HSK 272

1988 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,028 mi
Last recorded139,028 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto86,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSK 272
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 139,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed all over

Fail 21 May 2026 139,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.68% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed all over

Fail 22 Apr 2026 138,991 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system excessively rough tight spots in steering (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 138,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner or outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle covered in heavy underseal

Pass 15 Nov 2023 136,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 136,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 135,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and repaired with filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning tight spots not returning (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 133,843 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 130,513 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 130,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.99% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,161 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 128,018 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 128,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 127,188 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 124,447 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 122,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 117,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 113,023 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 113,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 106,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 103,696 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 103,696 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 101,240 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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HSK 272 is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,089 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 HSK 272, 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 38 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HSK 272 is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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