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JBW 496Y

1983 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,786 mi
Last recorded92,786 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto49,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 496Y
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 92,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front jacking point holes and corroded not with prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Slight play front steering joints

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front chassis outrigger corroded, not within prescribed areas

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 29 Aug 2014 92,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main beam tell tail not working

offside front chassis outrigger corroded, not within prescribed areas

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,701 miles

steering box damp

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 24 Jul 2008 92,625 miles

offside rear tyre on wearbars

slight play offside + nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2007 92,564 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 92,366 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 92,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front nearside tyre approaching wearbars

nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings slight play

offside rear sub-frame starting to corrode near T piece and brake pipe

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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JBW 496Y is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JBW 496Y, 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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JBW 496Y is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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