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ADD 573S

1978 Daimler Limousine Auto

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,330 mi
Last recorded55,330 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADD 573S
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,330 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear tyre well holed and corroded

slight play in several steering joint not excessive , cumulatively not causing enough play for failure

slight play in steering column top uj

Fail 11 Sep 2017 55,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded uner sill near arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (lower arm front mtg) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear tyre well holed and corroded

slight play in several steering joint not excessive , cumulatively not causing enough play for failure

slight play in steering column top uj

Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,934 miles

Offside Front FLOOR PAN. CORRODED.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 53,924 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOOT FLOOR. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front FLOOR PAN. CORRODED.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,642 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,829 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 50,819 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear floor corroded.

Offside rear jacking point corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 49,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,808 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 47,758 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front anti roll bar bushes perished.

Offside and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,850 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all ball joint rubber boots split

front section of front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

metal brake pipe from T junction to ns front showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2005 44,454 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 44,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

floor and jacking point areas showing signs of corrosion

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

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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ADD 573S is a 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ADD 573S, 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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ADD 573S is a 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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