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B55 AUC

1984 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,218 mi
Last recorded2,218 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Daimler Limousine34,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB55 AUC
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 2,218 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 2,018 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 2,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 1,713 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 1,689 miles

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 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 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 1,038 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 1,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 1,029 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 1,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 1,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 1,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 1,012 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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B55 AUC is a 1984 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 34,210 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B55 AUC, 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 42 years old, this Daimler Limousine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B55 AUC registered?

B55 AUC is a 1984 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is B55 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B55 AUC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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