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B142 XAS

1984 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,755 mi
Last recorded55,755 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1984 Daimler V864,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB142 XAS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 55,755 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 55,687 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,963 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to front cross member

Fail 29 Sep 2016 54,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to front cross member

Fail 16 Apr 2015 54,860 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,860 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,691 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,387 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,064 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,212 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 53,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 20 Mar 2007 52,458 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f sill corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2007 52,458 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion at n/s/f sill

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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B142 XAS is a 1984 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B142 XAS, 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 B142 XAS registered?

B142 XAS is a 1984 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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