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JAS 961

1988 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,500 mi
Last recorded80,500 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto86,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAS 961
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,875 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fresh looking undersealing to rear inner arches at belt mounting points

offside front inner arch corroded to hole outside mot perscribed areas

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

slight noise at nearside rear hub located to pads - not considered excessively rough wheel bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2012 76,140 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fresh looking undersealing to rear inner arches at belt mounting points

offside front inner arch corroded to hole outside mot perscribed areas

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

slight noise at nearside rear hub located to pads - not considered excessively rough wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2011 74,278 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 72,482 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 72,482 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,490 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,491 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,535 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 63,990 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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JAS 961 is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JAS 961, 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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JAS 961 is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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