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VLR 648S

1977 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

5,856 mi
Last recorded5,856 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1977 Daimler Limousine Auto55,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLR 648S
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2023 5,856 miles

Central Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SUB FRAME MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER CILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 2,718 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 1,872 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 690 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 88 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,849 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,275 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,365 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 97,339 miles

offside rear chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,087 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 96,043 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 94,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 93,582 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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VLR 648S is a 1977 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1977 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 55,212 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 VLR 648S, 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 49 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VLR 648S registered?

VLR 648S is a 1977 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 September 1977.

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