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PHT 198Y

1983 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,574 mi
Last recorded32,574 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto49,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHT 198Y
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,290 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 26,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 32,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 32,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2007 23,346 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 23,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 23,243 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 23,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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PHT 198Y is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 49,197 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 PHT 198Y, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PHT 198Y registered?

PHT 198Y is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 23 May 1983.

Is PHT 198Y safe to buy?

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