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L25 WED

1998 Daimler Limousine

White Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,898 mi
Last recorded62,898 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Daimler Limousine57,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 WED
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 62,898 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (centre) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 62,895 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (centre) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 61,809 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 61,616 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle corroded not exceessive

under vehicle corroded not excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,858 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 60,848 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BY JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 60,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber bush (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 59,660 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

Offside NUMBER PLATELIGHT DIM

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak GENERAL

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,769 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,338 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 52,800 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,800 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,367 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 50,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,749 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,779 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 45,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,373 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,819 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,495 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine?

Based on 2,487 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
926
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
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L25 WED is a 1998 Daimler Limousine in White with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 57,993 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L25 WED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Limousine typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 28 years old, this Daimler Limousine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L25 WED registered?

L25 WED is a 1998 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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