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LHV 151X

1981 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,353 mi
Last recorded55,353 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto54,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHV 151X
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 55,353 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,353 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,353 miles

all four tyres outer sidewalls cracked

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2009 55,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

all four tyres sidewalls cracked

Battery insecure

nearside rear diff seal leaking oil onoto nearside rear brakes

Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 54,076 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 54,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 54,323 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 54,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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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LHV 151X is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LHV 151X, 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 LHV 151X registered?

LHV 151X is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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