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VLW 150X

1981 Daimler Limousine Auto

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,460 mi
Last recorded53,460 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto54,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLW 150X
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,460 miles

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

Central Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 53,460 miles

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

Central Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,460 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak transmission ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,460 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 53,460 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 53,460 miles

extensive welding and corrosion repair to various areas of vehicle underside

slight play in offside front lower balljoint

Fail 28 Apr 2015 53,460 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

extensive welding and corrosion repair to various areas of vehicle underside

slight play in offside front lower balljoint

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,460 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,446 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,068 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,057 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,391 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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VLW 150X is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLW 150X, 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 VLW 150X registered?

VLW 150X is a 1981 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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