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R830 VLM

1998 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,447 mi
Last recorded83,447 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Daimler Limousine57,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 VLM
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,447 miles

slight play in front top suspension arm upper bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 15 May 2012 77,044 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 73,688 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 70,471 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

seatbelts not fitted to middle row of seats

Pass 7 May 2010 70,471 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

seatbelts not fitted to middle row of seats

Pass 15 May 2009 66,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,213 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,777 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,883 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 53,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R830 VLM is a 1998 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 1998 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 57,993 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 R830 VLM, 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 28 years old, this Daimler Limousine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R830 VLM registered?

R830 VLM is a 1998 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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