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OUI 4842

1989 Daimler Limousine Auto

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,554 mi
Last recorded74,554 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto84,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 4842
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 74,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 74,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,102 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 74,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 73,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 73,314 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 73,309 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight blow offside rear silencer joint

Pass 18 May 2021 73,142 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 73,176 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe chafing on steering shaft (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 72,895 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,413 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2017 72,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides x2 (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

boot floor corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,837 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,007 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,399 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,905 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,223 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,079 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,292 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,509 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,058 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 57,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,792 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 55,722 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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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OUI 4842 is a 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 84,630 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 OUI 4842, 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 37 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OUI 4842 is a 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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