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ROY 41S

1989 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Lpg 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,018 mi
Last recorded81,018 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto84,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 41S
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 81,018 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 22 Apr 2025 80,493 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,253 miles

slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,370 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 78,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,687 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 77,687 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 77,041 miles

Nearside Rear differential drive shaft bearing slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2020 77,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL Wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 12 Feb 2020 77,000 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp inoperative

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL Wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,126 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Nearside Rear slight play differential

Nearside screen slightly scratch

Pass 23 Feb 2018 74,640 miles

Slight play in n/s and o/s front and n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Feb 2018 74,640 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Slight play in n/s and o/s front and n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,269 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all balljoint gators worn

Fail 25 Feb 2017 73,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all balljoint gators worn

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,003 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

power steering leak

rear diff leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,003 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion boot floor (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

power steering leak

rear diff leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine Auto?

Based on 8,585 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
651
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 504
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 455
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 236
parking brake recording little or no effort 234
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ROY 41S is a 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 84,630 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 Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROY 41S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Limousine Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 37 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ROY 41S is a 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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