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ORK 897W

1980 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

811 mi
Last recorded811 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2006
Typical for 1980 Daimler Limousine Auto66,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORK 897W
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2006 811 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 794 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 773 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2006 715 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

play in offside of diff when jacked up

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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ORK 897W is a 1980 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1980 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 66,772 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 ORK 897W, 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 46 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ORK 897W registered?

ORK 897W is a 1980 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 11 December 1980.

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