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PIL 3287

1978 Daimler Limousine Auto

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,891 mi
Last recorded96,891 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto65,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 3287
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,891 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,104 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 88,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,043 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 86,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 86,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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PIL 3287 is a 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 65,789 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 PIL 3287, 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 48 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 PIL 3287 registered?

PIL 3287 is a 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 2 November 1978.

Is PIL 3287 safe to buy?

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