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R216 SEL

1989 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,941 mi
Last recorded96,941 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Daimler Limousine80,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 SEL
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,941 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,742 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,452 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,399 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 93,675 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 93,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 91,196 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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R216 SEL is a 1989 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 80,368 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 R216 SEL, 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 37 years old, this Daimler Limousine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R216 SEL registered?

R216 SEL is a 1989 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is R216 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 SEL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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