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ROP 473R

1997 Daimler Limousine

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

96,971 mi
Last recorded96,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Daimler Limousine57,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROP 473R
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2014 96,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,744 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 36,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 95,967 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 95,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,589 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 32,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 90,619 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 90,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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ROP 473R is a 1997 Daimler Limousine in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ROP 473R, 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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ROP 473R is a 1997 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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