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F799 BUK

1989 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

82,400 mi
Last recorded82,400 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto84,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF799 BUK
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 82,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 82,400 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 82,400 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 82,400 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corroded as marked up in yellow chalk

Pass 19 Aug 2022 82,400 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 82,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,400 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 82,400 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,400 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,620 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 81,607 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 81,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point rusted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,394 miles

parking brake on min requirements

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

steering box oily unsure if engine oil or power steering fluid

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,157 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,157 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2015 80,617 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,000 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 80,000 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,000 miles

engine mountings weak

front exhaust box leaking

front subframe mountings worn

n/s/r exhaust joint leaking

o/s/f floor and jacking piont corroded

rear brakes reading low

Fail 13 Jun 2012 80,000 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front exhaust box leaking

front subframe mountings worn

n/s/r exhaust joint leaking

o/s/f floor and jacking piont corroded

rear brakes reading low

Pass 31 May 2011 80,000 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 80,000 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,000 miles

handbrake efficiency on limit

offside front jacking point severely corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2010 80,000 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front jacking point severely corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 80,000 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 80,000 miles

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

lift in steering box

Pass 24 Jul 2007 80,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in steering box

Pass 6 Jul 2005
Fail 5 Jul 2005 78,060 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F799 BUK is a 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 84,630 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 F799 BUK, 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 37 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F799 BUK is a 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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