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E522 VNS

1987 Daimler Limousine Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,011 mi
Last recorded157,011 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto87,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE522 VNS
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 157,011 miles

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 157,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 156,929 miles

front ball joint covers perished

slight freeplay in steering box

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 8 May 2013 156,763 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

boot floor area corroded

corrosion on both front lower spring mounts

o/s outer sill corroded

slight movement in o/s steering idler

slight play in both rear drive shaft uj's

Fail 8 May 2013 156,763 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

boot floor area corroded

corrosion on both front lower spring mounts

o/s outer sill corroded

slight movement in o/s steering idler

slight play in both rear drive shaft uj's

Pass 30 Apr 2012 155,729 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 155,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 155,293 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 155,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2010 154,356 miles

front pads close to limit

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover missing

slight play in both rear hubs

slight play in steering joints

Fail 29 Apr 2010 154,355 miles

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

front pads close to limit

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover missing

slight play in both rear hubs

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Apr 2009 153,108 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly loose

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 151,317 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Mar 2008 151,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2007 150,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 149,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minimal play in n/s/r outer uj

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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E522 VNS is a 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E522 VNS, 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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E522 VNS is a 1987 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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