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XJZ 8161

1988 Daimler Limousine Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

71,819 mi
Last recorded71,819 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto86,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJZ 8161
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,819 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 71,819 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 70,986 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded

rear bumper loose but secure

Fail 19 May 2023 70,940 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills corroded

rear bumper loose but secure

Pass 25 May 2022 70,046 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 69,865 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play intermediate/steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 68,338 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 68,338 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 66,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 66,784 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 65,652 miles

both rear brake flexy rubbers starting to crack

front brake pads getting low

front brake pipes starting to corrode

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 65,097 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 65,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 65,097 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r bumper insecure

transmission pipe leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,086 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 65,085 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 64,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,633 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,314 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 62,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 61,619 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside front jacking points & floors heavily corroded but outwith 30cm of any structural point

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2013 61,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside front jacking points & floors heavily corroded but outwith 30cm of any structural point

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,951 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear jacking points corroded but not within 30cm of any structural point

nearside & offside front floors & jacking points corroded but outwith 30cm of any structural point

Fail 22 Mar 2012 60,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear jacking points corroded but not within 30cm of any structural point

nearside & offside front floors & jacking points corroded but outwith 30cm of any structural point

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,406 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front jacking points heavily corroded & both inner sill sections at jacking points but outwith 30cm of any structural point

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 60,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front jacking points heavily corroded & both inner sill sections at jacking points but outwith 30cm of any structural point

offside front inner wheelarch corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,313 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 59,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,729 miles

slight wear at offside end of center steering rod

Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,725 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight wear at offside end of center steering rod

Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,571 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,255 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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XJZ 8161 is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 86,089 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 XJZ 8161, 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 38 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XJZ 8161 is a 1988 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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