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V386 SWL

1999 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,393 mi
Last recorded88,393 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Daimler Limousine49,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 SWL
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,393 miles

slight corrosion on nearside front chassis

Fail 11 Apr 2018 88,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on nearside front chassis

Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 21 Mar 2017 84,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,187 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,620 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,956 miles

offside door mirror poor

slight noise in steering column

Pass 19 Oct 2009 65,601 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side outer sill corodded but not holed

off side outer sill corodded but not holed

Pass 16 Oct 2008 61,712 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,623 miles

front pads starting to wear low

slight play in steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 6 Nov 2006 55,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V386 SWL is a 1999 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 49,261 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 V386 SWL, 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 27 years old, this Daimler Limousine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V386 SWL registered?

V386 SWL is a 1999 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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