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PWX 972R

1976 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,250 mi
Last recorded85,250 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1976 Daimler Limousine Auto60,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWX 972R
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,250 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,783 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 84,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,938 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009
Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,175 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 83,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,135 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 83,135 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2007 83,125 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

both rear wheel bearings have play

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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PWX 972R is a 1976 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1976 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 60,125 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 PWX 972R, 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 50 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PWX 972R?

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What year was PWX 972R registered?

PWX 972R is a 1976 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is PWX 972R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWX 972R shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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