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CTV 78K

1972 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,911 mi
Last recorded26,911 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Daimler Limousine Auto76,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 78K
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 26,911 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,980 miles

near side front flexi condition borderline

wear in both sides rear suspention bearings borderline

Pass 2 May 2015

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2015

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox oil leak.

undersealed.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,623 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,642 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 21,923 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 21,910 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,895 miles

Advise underbody corrosion in places

Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,713 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,184 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings .

Fail 27 Jan 2007 17,149 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

play in both rear wheel bearings

wear in steering colum bushes borderline

Pass 28 Jan 2006 15,664 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 15,656 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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CTV 78K is a 1972 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 76,388 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 CTV 78K, 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 54 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CTV 78K is a 1972 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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