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ABW 403M

1974 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,946 mi
Last recorded62,946 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1974 Daimler V869,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 403M
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp aim on left-most limits

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2011 62,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp aim on left-most limits

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes cracked

Pass 19 May 2010 61,943 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,425 miles

offside front /nearside rear tyre cracking

small play in offside of steering

small play in steering column

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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ABW 403M is a 1974 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,176 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 ABW 403M, 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 52 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 403M registered?

ABW 403M is a 1974 Daimler V8, first registered on 21 May 1974.

Is ABW 403M safe to buy?

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