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VIL 2974

1985 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,145 mi
Last recorded66,145 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto74,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 2974
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 66,145 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

outer sills corrodedbut not in prescrbed ares

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 4 Aug 2023 66,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

outer sills corrodedbut not in prescrbed ares

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,017 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded but not in presscribed areas

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,661 miles

Rear diff has slight oil leak

outer sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,540 miles

outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drag link end (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,852 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,559 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,528 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,386 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,756 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on floor pan

slight sweat from n/s diff seal

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 52,093 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 51,029 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 51,025 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,733 miles

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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VIL 2974 is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 74,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VIL 2974, 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 41 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VIL 2974 is a 1985 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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