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YFO 459

1957 Daimler Conquest/century

Black Petrol 2443cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,047 mi
Last recorded84,047 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1957 Daimler Conquest/century44,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFO 459
MakeDaimler
ModelConquest/century
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,443cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 84,047 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 83,943 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 83,901 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 83,901 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 83,568 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 83,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Daimler Conquest/century?

Based on 517 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
275
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 17
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
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YFO 459 is a 1957 Daimler Conquest/century in Black with a 2,443cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1957 Daimler Conquest/century models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 44,475 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 Conquest/century fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFO 459, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Conquest/century typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 69 years old, this Daimler Conquest/century is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YFO 459 registered?

YFO 459 is a 1957 Daimler Conquest/century, first registered on 9 May 1957.

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