1983 Daimler Limousine 4.2L Petrol · JIL 7740
1983 Daimler Limousine (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1983. Recorded mileage 76,808 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- DAIMLER LIMOUSINE
- Year / Origin
- 1983
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 4235cc
JIL 7740 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2024
- 76,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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JIL 7740 Mileage History
- 14/11/202293,333 mi
- 15/03/202476,803 mi-16,530 mi
- 15/03/202476,808 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -12,388 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
JIL 7740 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Daimler Limousine (JIL 7740) between November 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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