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D868 HYK

1987 Daimler Limousine Auto

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,712 mi
Last recorded125,712 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto87,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD868 HYK
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 125,712 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 123,622 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 122,244 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 119,369 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 119,369 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 200,940 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 113,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 112,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,743 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 110,742 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 109,838 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 108,072 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 106,188 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,900 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 102,975 miles

both upper ball joints rubber boots split

Pass 1 Jul 2010 101,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front upper ball joint dust covers split

Pass 26 Jun 2009 100,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 98,796 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 98,796 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 95,269 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear 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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D868 HYK is a 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D868 HYK, 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 D868 HYK registered?

D868 HYK is a 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 7 May 1987.

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