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RLP 472W

1981 Daimler Limousine Auto

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,321 mi
Last recorded76,321 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto54,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLP 472W
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 76,321 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 75,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 74,390 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 74,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has slight play Steering U J (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 May 2015 73,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion in the offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,358 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 72,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,963 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 70,907 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,173 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,085 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,791 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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RLP 472W is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 RLP 472W, 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 RLP 472W registered?

RLP 472W is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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The MOT history for RLP 472W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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