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198 ERL

1977 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,712 mi
Last recorded80,712 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1977 Daimler V873,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198 ERL
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 80,712 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 79,493 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,831 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 78,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 76,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear inner wing corroded

slight play at both rear hubs

smell of fuel but no leak detected

Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,359 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 75,355 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 75,235 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,053 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,717 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,604 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jul 2008 74,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Daimler V8?

Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,164
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,052
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 495
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 422
parking brake recording little or no effort 308
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198 ERL is a 1977 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1977 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 73,508 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 198 ERL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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198 ERL is a 1977 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is 198 ERL safe to buy?

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