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ALP 585Y

1982 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,873 mi
Last recorded61,873 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1982 Daimler V865,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALP 585Y
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,873 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,873 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,538 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 61,538 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2015 61,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,210 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,155 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,036 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 61,036 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,186 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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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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What year was ALP 585Y registered?

ALP 585Y is a 1982 Daimler V8, first registered on 16 August 1982.

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