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ABZ 874

1983 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,053 mi
Last recorded66,053 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 Daimler Limousine66,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 874
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 66,053 miles

General corrosion throughout body and chassis, but not excessively weakened

Fail 17 Sep 2015 66,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

General corrosion throughout body and chassis, but not excessively weakened

Fail 14 Sep 2014 66,146 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

underside covered in grease/ underseal

Pass 14 Sep 2014 66,146 miles

underside covered in grease/ underseal

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,293 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

uinderside covered in grease/underseal limiting inspection to pipes /fuel pipes

Pass 8 May 2012 64,744 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 64,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,517 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 62,517 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,079 miles

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

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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ABZ 874 is a 1983 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 66,053 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 ABZ 874, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Limousine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ABZ 874 registered?

ABZ 874 is a 1983 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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