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226D219

1985 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,806 mi
Last recorded62,806 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Daimler Limousine72,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226D219
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 62,806 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,725 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F LOW TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F OUTER LOW TREAD >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R OUTER + PERISHED TREAD >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 62,723 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded O/S/R (3.6.B.4e)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play OFF STEERING DROP ARM (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PARKING BRAKE PADS OVERHEATED.CRUMBLING AWAY (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F LOW TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F OUTER LOW TREAD >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R OUTER + PERISHED TREAD >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,712 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 62,712 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

CORROSION: N/S FRONT INNER WING HOLED THROUGH TO INNER CABIN

N/S AND O/S LOWER SILL EDGED ... CLEAN AND REUNDERSEALING ADVISED

N/S REAR INNER WING CORRODED

O/S REAR INNER WING HOLED >>> WELDING ADVISED

Pass 13 May 2014 62,699 miles

CORROSION TO N/S INNER FRONT WHEEL ARCH >>>> ATTENSION REQUIRED ASAP

WATER PUMP IS LEAKING ESPECIALLY ON LOAD (FULL LOCK) >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP

Pass 28 May 2013 62,677 miles

N/S FRONT FOOTWELL/WHEEL ARCH CORRODED/HOLED > ATTENSION ADVISED ASAP

O/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED/HOLED

REAR O/S HANDBRAKE PADS BREAKING UP > NEW ADVISED

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WATER PUMP LEAKING COOLENT

Fail 16 May 2013 62,677 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

N/S FRONT FOOTWELL/WHEEL ARCH CORRODED/HOLED > ATTENSION ADVISED ASAP

O/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED/HOLED

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

REAR O/S HANDBRAKE PADS BREAKING UP > NEW ADVISED

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WATER PUMP LEAKING COOLENT

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,557 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 62,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,763 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,625 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,208 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,893 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 60,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 59,786 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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226D219 is a 1985 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1985 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 72,207 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 226D219, 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 41 years old, this Daimler Limousine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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226D219 is a 1985 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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