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PPV 174W

1980 Daimler Limousine Auto

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,679 mi
Last recorded1,679 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1980 Daimler Limousine Auto66,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPV 174W
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 1,679 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 1,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 1,679 miles

Offside Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 1,683 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 1,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 1,679 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside door mirror loose

Oil leak

all suspension bushes front and rear starting to perish

general condition underside vehicle - floor soft etc

nearside fog lamp loose

Pass 16 Jun 2008 101,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 100,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

steering box has light misting of oil

Pass 3 May 2006 101,409 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

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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PPV 174W is a 1980 Daimler Limousine Auto in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PPV 174W, 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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PPV 174W is a 1980 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 December 1980.

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