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AFY 126B

1978 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,274 mi
Last recorded72,274 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Daimler V858,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFY 126B
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,274 miles

1 brake pipe ns rear close to wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,036 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in link arm bush (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,240 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 70,240 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,411 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,369 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre is scrubbing outer edge

rear discs pitted

steering box drop link is worn and has slight play

steering column lower bush is deteriorated and in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,039 miles

nearside front tyre is scrubbing outer edge

slight oil leak

slight wear in steering box drop link arm

steering column lower bush is deteriorated

steering column top bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,559 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,268 miles

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

off side steering box ball joint has slight play

slight oil leak

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,943 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 87,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,326 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,010 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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AFY 126B is a 1978 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AFY 126B, 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

How do I check the history of AFY 126B?

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What year was AFY 126B registered?

AFY 126B is a 1978 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is AFY 126B safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFY 126B shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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