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R669 DBW

1997 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,522 mi
Last recorded61,522 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Daimler Limousine57,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 DBW
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,522 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,526 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f tyre's wearing on the inner edge's

N/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,676 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,668 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,911 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,034 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,215 miles

Slight corrosion o/ and n/s sills not within prescribed areas

Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,834 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 38,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R669 DBW is a 1997 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R669 DBW, 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 R669 DBW registered?

R669 DBW is a 1997 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R669 DBW safe to buy?

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