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MBW 538N

1975 Daimler Limousine Auto

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,236 mi
Last recorded75,236 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1975 Daimler Limousine Auto73,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 538N
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 75,236 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,958 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 74,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,902 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 74,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 74,514 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,816 miles

off side frontouter sill corroded notwithin a prescribed area

Fail 20 Apr 2011 73,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side frontouter sill corroded notwithin a prescribed area

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,586 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 72,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,929 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 69,596 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,809 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,368 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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MBW 538N is a 1975 Daimler Limousine Auto in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 73,816 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 MBW 538N, 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 51 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MBW 538N is a 1975 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 8 July 1975.

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