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7 YPH

1978 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,044 mi
Last recorded60,044 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 Daimler V858,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 YPH
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,044 miles

All four brake discs corroded.

All four tyres cracking & perishing.

Pass 14 May 2014 59,166 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine breathing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,950 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front main oil seal leaking

front number plate is cracked

steering idler arm has play but not excessive

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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7 YPH is a 1978 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 58,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 7 YPH, 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 48 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 7 YPH registered?

7 YPH is a 1978 Daimler V8, first registered on 6 April 1978.

Is 7 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 YPH shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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