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DFM 391X

1981 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,700 mi
Last recorded34,700 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto54,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFM 391X
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 34,700 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 34,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 33,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 32,881 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,874 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 31,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,842 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 31,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,782 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside inner track rod end dust covers split

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,738 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 31,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 31,724 miles

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

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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DFM 391X is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 54,962 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 DFM 391X, 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 45 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFM 391X registered?

DFM 391X is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 22 August 1981.

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