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R837 VLM

1998 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,993 mi
Last recorded57,993 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Daimler Limousine57,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 VLM
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,993 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,947 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

airbag warning lamp on

nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,672 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 51,792 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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R837 VLM is a 1998 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R837 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 R837 VLM registered?

R837 VLM is a 1998 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R837 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R837 VLM shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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