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VBY 548L

1973 Daimler Limousine Auto

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,361 mi
Last recorded7,361 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1973 Daimler Limousine Auto42,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 548L
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 7,361 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 7,361 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 6,834 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 6,788 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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VBY 548L is a 1973 Daimler Limousine Auto in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 42,902 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 VBY 548L, 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 53 years old, this Daimler Limousine Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VBY 548L?

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What year was VBY 548L registered?

VBY 548L is a 1973 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is VBY 548L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 548L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VBY 548L have outstanding finance?

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