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T156 DWL

1999 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,020 mi
Last recorded31,020 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Daimler Limousine49,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 DWL
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 31,020 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 31,000 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 May 2023 30,953 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure all pins on cables insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 29,761 miles

ALL Suspension components covered in underseal or similar material

ALL Vehicle underside covered in underseal or similar material

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2022 29,725 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

ALL Suspension components covered in underseal or similar material

ALL Vehicle underside covered in underseal or similar material

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 29,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded/holed within rear subframe mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ALL Suspension components covered in underseal or similar coating

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside covered in underseal or similar coating.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 27,774 miles

under body wax oiled

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,500 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)

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

tyres tread stepped up

Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,433 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,979 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,099 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 19,099 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,968 miles

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

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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T156 DWL is a 1999 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 49,261 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T156 DWL, 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 27 years old, this Daimler Limousine is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T156 DWL registered?

T156 DWL is a 1999 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T156 DWL safe to buy?

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