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MSJ 687P

1976 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,642 mi
Last recorded80,642 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1976 Daimler Limousine Auto60,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSJ 687P
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,642 miles

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2021 80,636 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2016 80,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

General surface corrosion to all floor and chassis areas

Nearside Front floor area (not within prescribed areas)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear play in driveshaft

Offside Rear play in driveshaft

Steering box shaft has slight lift

Pass 29 May 2015 80,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all areas of underside of vehicle heavily covered in protective coating

nearside and offside boot floor corroded and holed

Pass 14 May 2014 80,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 80,008 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 79,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2012 79,457 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 79,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2011 78,134 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 78,119 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2009 77,711 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 77,070 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,384 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 75,566 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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MSJ 687P is a 1976 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 60,125 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 MSJ 687P, 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 50 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MSJ 687P is a 1976 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 11 May 1976.

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