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P62 OLT

1997 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,206 mi
Last recorded60,206 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Daimler Limousine57,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 OLT
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 60,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill panel corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill panel corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 58,890 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 58,889 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 58,063 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 56,410 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 56,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 54,645 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2021 54,643 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box snapped of (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine?

Based on 2,487 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
926
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
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P62 OLT is a 1997 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 57,096 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P62 OLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Limousine typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 29 years old, this Daimler Limousine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P62 OLT is a 1997 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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