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YJF 817S

1978 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,714 mi
Last recorded87,714 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto65,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJF 817S
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 87,714 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,093 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 87,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,933 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,861 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 84,451 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2008 84,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 83,403 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 82,440 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 82,422 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YJF 817S is a 1978 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 69.2%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 65,789 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 YJF 817S, 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 48 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJF 817S is a 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 22 May 1978.

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