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B508 VKK

1984 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,352 mi
Last recorded93,352 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Daimler V864,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB508 VKK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 93,352 miles

Both rear floor pans corroded outside of prescribed area

O/S/F jacking point corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak from steering box

Fail 4 May 2011 93,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear floor pans corroded outside of prescribed area

O/S/F jacking point corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 11 May 2010 89,034 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 89,032 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 85,227 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 85,177 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 65,510 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 80,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2007 76,721 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 72,767 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 72,517 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B508 VKK is a 1984 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B508 VKK, 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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B508 VKK is a 1984 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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