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HNV 248X

1981 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,979 mi
Last recorded37,979 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto54,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNV 248X
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 37,979 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 37,979 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,979 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 37,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 37,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 37,442 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,442 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,593 miles

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

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

emissions close to limit

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,044 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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HNV 248X is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HNV 248X, 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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What year was HNV 248X registered?

HNV 248X is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 26 August 1981.

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