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YIL 5516

1979 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,812 mi
Last recorded11,812 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto59,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 5516
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 11,812 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 11,812 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joints. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play From steering box. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 11,812 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear exhaust pipes rubbing on body

rear number plate lights broken but not showing light to rear.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 11,812 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 11,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 11,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 11,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

steering joint has slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2012 11,613 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

steering joint has slight play

Pass 31 May 2011 10,757 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 10,756 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,487 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,487 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,487 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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YIL 5516 is a 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 59,231 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 YIL 5516, 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 47 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 YIL 5516 registered?

YIL 5516 is a 1979 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 18 December 1979.

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