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XFB 683T

1978 Daimler Limousine Auto

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

21,207 mi
Last recorded21,207 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto65,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFB 683T
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine Auto
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2011 21,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs slightly pitted/rusty ( lack of recent use?)

battery insecure

engine mounts oil soaked and perishing

extensive welded repairs to underside covered in thick underseal - repairs appear sound as far as practical to determine

front lower suspension arms inner bushes perishing but no excessive play

fuel filler seal perishing

nearside front top swivel balljoint boot split ( not currently an mot testable item but due for inclusion in future)

non-obligatory rear fog lamps fitted but not working. Not required on vehicle of this age

slight play in offside top swivel balljoint

slight play in steering track rod balljoints n/s and o/s

surface corrosion to underside and all suspension sub-assemblies

suspension shock absorbers slightly weak

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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XFB 683T is a 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 65,789 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 XFB 683T, 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 48 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 XFB 683T registered?

XFB 683T is a 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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