Awaiting Estimate
Regretfully Withdrawn*** 1978 Daimler DS420 Limousine Bei
United Kingdom • 26 Mar 2026 • Lot 8
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Daimler DS420 Limousine, with registration G257 BJO and chassis number SAJDWATL3AA201240, is being sold without reserve. The car, finished in black over cream, has been started regularly and maintained in-house, but the water pump squeals when cold.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, water pump squeal
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
SAJDWATL3AA201240
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
G257 BJO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
***Regretfully Withdrawn***
1978 Daimler DS420 Limousine
Being sold without reserve
Registration number G257 BJO
Chassis number SAJDWATL3AA201240
Engine number 7M005812l
Black over cream
Started regularly and driven a short distance each time
Surplus to client's fleet of hire cars
Maintained in-house by the owner
Vendor advises water pump squeals on startup/when cold and will supply internal parts with the car for repair
All lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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To arrange delivery of this vehicle to your home contact Mark Lloyd 07974 814535 or Patrick Dibble 07968 710792, for international shipping contact Shippio +44(0)604 419815 or [Email]
Points of note
£660
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,191
Median Price (Since 2020)
£57,365
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 15 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
96,968 miles
Registration Date
1989-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 16 2022 with 96,968 miles
Passed
On Dec 03 2020 with 96,350 miles
Passed
On Oct 04 2019 with 96,165 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Oct 01 2019 with 96,163 miles
There were 13 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor:
- Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 19 2018 with 95,499 miles
Passed
On Jun 13 2017 with 94,894 miles
Passed
On Jun 24 2016 with 94,516 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On Jun 23 2016 with 94,512 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Feb 11 2015 with 94,315 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- front n/s lower flitch some corrosion
Passed
On Aug 06 2013 with 94,006 miles
Passed
On Mar 26 2012 with 93,588 miles
Passed
On Mar 22 2011 with 93,172 miles
Passed
On Mar 10 2010 with 92,542 miles
Passed
On Mar 24 2009 with 91,258 miles
Passed
On Mar 25 2008 with 88,494 miles
Passed
On Mar 24 2007 with 86,318 miles
Failed
On Mar 24 2007 with 86,318 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Apr 01 2006 with 83,942 miles
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