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OEU 98J

1971 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,947 mi
Last recorded13,947 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 Daimler Limousine Auto43,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEU 98J
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 13,947 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 13,695 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight underside surface corrotion

Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,569 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 13,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,927 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,867 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 12,847 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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OEU 98J is a 1971 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 43,779 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 OEU 98J, 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 55 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OEU 98J registered?

OEU 98J is a 1971 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is OEU 98J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEU 98J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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