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A440 TEG

1984 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,431 mi
Last recorded64,431 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1984 Daimler V864,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA440 TEG
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,431 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 64,431 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 62,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 59,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front shock absorbers very weak

o/s/r tyre perished on side walls

rear sub frame bushes starting to delaminate

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 21 May 2013 59,450 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front shock absorbers very weak

o/s/r tyre perished on side walls

rear sub frame bushes starting to delaminate

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 30 May 2012 58,224 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 58,224 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,128 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,107 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 58,107 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,074 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,055 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 57,991 miles

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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A440 TEG is a 1984 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 64,131 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 A440 TEG, 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 42 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A440 TEG registered?

A440 TEG is a 1984 Daimler V8, first registered on 27 March 1984.

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