MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both sides (2.4.G.4b)
all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated
all suspension bushes perished & cracked
exhaust touching body
general underside corrosion
slight play steering box & column
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.2.C.1c)
Headlamp not working on main beam n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s, rear ones (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
all suspension bushes perished & cracked
exhaust touching body
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Daimler V8?
Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.
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ALP 585Y is a 1982 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1982 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 65,847 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 ALP 585Y, 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 44 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ALP 585Y is a 1982 Daimler V8, first registered on 16 August 1982.
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