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R1 RGH

1997 Daimler Limousine

Blue Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

58,820 mi
Last recorded58,820 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Daimler Limousine57,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 RGH
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 58,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 58,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 57,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 57,106 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 57,097 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,096 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 56,741 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 56,739 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,962 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 54,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,442 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 52,425 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,921 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,753 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,694 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks

offside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,801 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,598 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 37,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,170 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 32,515 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,407 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,463 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 28,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,363 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,598 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,937 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,556 miles

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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R1 RGH is a 1997 Daimler Limousine in Blue with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R1 RGH, 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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What year was R1 RGH registered?

R1 RGH is a 1997 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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