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RBD 38Y

1983 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,717 mi
Last recorded9,717 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto49,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 38Y
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 9,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front floor to sill section is holed outside prescribed area .corrossion prescent at both sides floor to sill sections & both sides outer body sills

Fail 15 Jun 2013 9,717 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front floor to sill section is holed outside prescribed area .corrossion prescent at both sides floor to sill sections & both sides outer body sills

Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 May 2010 9,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2009 9,159 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake caliper dust seals perished

slight wear in nearside rear suspension bushes

Fail 8 May 2009 9,158 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise nearside rear drive shaft catching exhaust

rear brake caliper dust seals perished

slight wear in nearside rear suspension bushes

Pass 9 May 2008 8,648 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,044 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,222 miles

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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RBD 38Y is a 1983 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 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 49,197 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBD 38Y, 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 43 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RBD 38Y registered?

RBD 38Y is a 1983 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 26 April 1983.

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