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LKE 242B

1996 Daimler Dart

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,823 mi
Last recorded65,823 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 242B
MakeDaimler
ModelDart
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,823 miles

both front upper and lower suspension arm bushes perished

engine oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2017 65,821 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong way round (1.7.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front upper and lower suspension arm bushes perished

engine oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,405 miles

Front nearside and offside upper wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 65,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint insecure loose at steering rack (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Front nearside and offside upper wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,964 miles

Oil leak

front top wishbone inner bushes deteriorated nearside and offside

Pass 30 Jan 2014 64,526 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,192 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,565 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 62,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 62,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Daimler Dart?

Based on 1,167 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Stop lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
Horn not working 11
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LKE 242B is a 1996 Daimler Dart in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Daimler Dart fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LKE 242B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Dart typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 30 years old, this Daimler Dart is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LKE 242B registered?

LKE 242B is a 1996 Daimler Dart, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is LKE 242B safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKE 242B shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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