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G198 XLD

1989 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,915 mi
Last recorded107,915 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto84,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG198 XLD
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 107,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill & inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 107,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer & inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various patch-weld repairs on the underside covered with underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2019 107,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive where chassis rail meets bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside under sill has slight corrosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Various patch-weld repairs covered with underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,731 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 104,562 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front chassis rail by outrigger becoming corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 103,621 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all coil springs rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,215 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,437 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,364 miles

o/s/f jacking point slightly corroded

steering pulling slightly to the right when braking

Pass 16 Feb 2010 96,078 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

advise o/s/f head light

advise o/s/r jacking piont corroded

boot floor corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2010 96,078 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

advise o/s/f head light

advise o/s/r jacking piont corroded

boot floor corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 94,253 miles

variods other brake pipes and hoses corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 94,228 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

various other brake pipes and hoses corroded,rear section of boot floor corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 89,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 83,885 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 83,767 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

one n/s rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage also various other brake pipes and hoses corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2006 79,365 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 79,365 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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G198 XLD is a 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 G198 XLD, 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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G198 XLD is a 1989 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 15 November 1989.

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