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475 FLD

1991 Daimler V8 250

Grey Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,974 mi
Last recorded48,974 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration475 FLD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8 250
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 48,974 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,050 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 47,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 46,374 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 45,371 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

front tyres perished

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2017 44,375 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

front tyres perished

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 23 May 2016 42,199 miles

brake fluid low

offside front tyre cracking on tread

oil leak from oil filter

slight exhaust blow from both centre to rear joints

Fail 11 May 2016 42,075 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid low

offside front tyre cracking on tread

oil leak from oil filter

slight exhaust blow from both centre to rear joints

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,967 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 40,950 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,810 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 40,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

How Reliable is the Daimler V8 250?

Based on 4,309 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
brake binding 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
Stop lamp not working 67
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475 FLD is a 1991 Daimler V8 250 in Grey with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Daimler V8 250 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 475 FLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler V8 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 35 years old, this Daimler V8 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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475 FLD is a 1991 Daimler V8 250, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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