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D878 VJK

1987 Daimler Limousine

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,984 mi
Last recorded84,984 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Daimler Limousine87,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD878 VJK
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2007 84,984 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 84,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 84,638 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 84,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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D878 VJK is a 1987 Daimler Limousine in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 87,554 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D878 VJK, 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 39 years old, this Daimler Limousine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D878 VJK registered?

D878 VJK is a 1987 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D878 VJK safe to buy?

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