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B704 VYL

1984 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,204 mi
Last recorded38,204 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1984 Daimler Limousine Auto79,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB704 VYL
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,204 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,325 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,126 miles

slight underbody corrosion

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

exhaust blowing slightly

nearside ball joint cover split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,508 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,684 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 96,684 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing

o/s/r brakepipes rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B704 VYL is a 1984 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1984 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 79,719 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 B704 VYL, 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 42 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B704 VYL is a 1984 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 16 August 1984.

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