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D509 GHP

1987 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,107 mi
Last recorded103,107 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto87,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD509 GHP
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 103,107 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,007 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 102,788 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 102,529 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,168 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,936 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 101,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,882 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,929 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 99,195 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 97,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 96,166 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 94,586 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 91,505 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 87,839 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,315 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 84,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,709 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 78,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 78,111 miles

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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D509 GHP is a 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 87,569 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 D509 GHP, 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 39 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D509 GHP registered?

D509 GHP is a 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 4 March 1987.

Is D509 GHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D509 GHP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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