MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,417 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
repairs to prescribed areas under floor cannot be fully inspected due to heavy underseal
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Extensive repairs to chassis and floor
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine Auto?
Based on 8,585 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XLE 5S is a 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 XLE 5S, 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 XLE 5S registered?
XLE 5S is a 1978 Daimler Limousine Auto, first registered on 8 March 1978.
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