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WAU 40J

1970 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,150 mi
Last recorded10,150 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1970 Daimler Limousine71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAU 40J
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 10,150 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 10,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2015 744 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 99,106 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 98,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 97,835 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,654 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,206 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 97,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 96,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 96,160 miles

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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WAU 40J is a 1970 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 71,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WAU 40J, 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 56 years old, this Daimler Limousine is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAU 40J registered?

WAU 40J is a 1970 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 22 December 1970.

Is WAU 40J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAU 40J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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