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EBZ 7179

1981 Daimler Limousine Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,411 mi
Last recorded67,411 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto54,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBZ 7179
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,411 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 top and bottom ball joint dust covers perrished

slight play in steering box arm and cross bar

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,418 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 67,414 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 67,414 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 67,411 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 67,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 67,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear suspension bushes worn

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/r body damage

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,411 miles

advise n/s/f head lamp low (minimmum setting)

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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EBZ 7179 is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBZ 7179, 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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EBZ 7179 is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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