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R829 VLM

1998 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,727 mi
Last recorded90,727 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Daimler Limousine57,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 VLM
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,562 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear subframe component brackets have been welded to a poor standard

Fail 24 Mar 2014 89,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r subrame mounting bracket welds are to a poor standard

Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,328 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,271 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,076 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 80,280 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 76,486 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 31 Mar 2009 76,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,874 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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R829 VLM is a 1998 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R829 VLM, 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 R829 VLM registered?

R829 VLM is a 1998 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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