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B418 YBX

1985 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,976 mi
Last recorded89,976 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Daimler V888,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB418 YBX
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,976 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,049 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2012 88,970 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,156 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,428 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 85,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 82,510 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 81,335 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 81,335 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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B418 YBX is a 1985 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1985 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 88,978 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 B418 YBX, 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 41 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B418 YBX registered?

B418 YBX is a 1985 Daimler V8, first registered on 7 May 1985.

Is B418 YBX safe to buy?

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