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E499 HBJ

1987 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

106,560 mi
Last recorded106,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto87,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE499 HBJ
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,560 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,197 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering box damp

various suspension bushes slight perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,106 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various suspension bushes showing signs of perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2022 101,303 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 101,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 101,055 miles

Front coil springs corroded

General underside corrosion

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,612 miles

Front coil springs corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,365 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,471 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,287 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,090 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 98,090 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,733 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,202 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 96,851 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,545 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 96,125 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 95,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 94,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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E499 HBJ is a 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E499 HBJ, 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 E499 HBJ registered?

E499 HBJ is a 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E499 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E499 HBJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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