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RCS 795X

1981 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80 mi
Last recorded80 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto54,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCS 795X
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 80 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 60,080 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,080 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 60,080 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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RCS 795X is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 54,962 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 RCS 795X, 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 45 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 RCS 795X registered?

RCS 795X is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 December 1981.

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