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ARC 709Y

1982 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,837 mi
Last recorded31,837 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Daimler Limousine Auto48,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARC 709Y
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 31,837 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 31,837 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 31,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 31,837 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Traces of sealant on underbody

Pass 12 Aug 2019 31,751 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underbody sealant applied

Pass 15 Aug 2018 31,671 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,670 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 31,670 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 31,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 31,352 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 31,350 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,257 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 301,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 31,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,018 miles

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

all track rod end rubbers split or missing.

front to rear tyres different sizes.

Pass 2 May 2007 30,695 miles

all track rod ends have missing or split dust covers

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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ARC 709Y is a 1982 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1982 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 48,841 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 ARC 709Y, 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 44 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 ARC 709Y registered?

ARC 709Y is a 1982 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 17 September 1982.

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