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D959 LEL

1987 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,966 mi
Last recorded70,966 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto87,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD959 LEL
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 70,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 70,909 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,602 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 70,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 70,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,775 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,980 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,471 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,455 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 66,650 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,952 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,360 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 62,635 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,635 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 62,378 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 62,320 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 62,320 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 61,752 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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D959 LEL is a 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D959 LEL, 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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D959 LEL is a 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 20 February 1987.

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