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B422 RLN

1985 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,571 mi
Last recorded120,571 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Daimler V888,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB422 RLN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 120,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 120,571 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 120,050 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to underside - particularly front cross member, front suspension and front and rear springs

Horn tone quite low - audibility meets minimum requirement for MOT

Offside rear exhaust mount corroded / broken (next to differential) - system is adequately supported

Oil leak from engine

Rear discs worn

Slight lateral movement of steering rack bushes

Slight movement in both rear trunnion joints

Slight movement in steering rack universal joint

Pass 23 Aug 2012 118,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all rubber bushes showing signs of wear

front bump stops worn

Fail 17 Jul 2012 117,511 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rubber bushes showing signs of wear/cracking, no movement

front bump stops detached.

oil leaks from enfine, transmition and rear diff

Pass 23 Aug 2011 114,405 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 114,405 miles

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 111,206 miles

slightly reduced effort from park brake

Pass 10 Jun 2008 109,443 miles

all coil springs are corroded

Fail 30 May 2008 109,428 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs are corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 108,945 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 108,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv hbrake near end of travel

adv rack bushes soft

both rear tyres and n/s fr tyre perished

nsf bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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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B422 RLN is a 1985 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 B422 RLN, 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 B422 RLN registered?

B422 RLN is a 1985 Daimler V8, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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