MOT Status
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79,102 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Front suspension locking device missing o/s and n/s upper and lower suspension arms x8 (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure tabs on steering box not locked (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
slight corrosion under floor advise non load bearing.
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
advise free off both front callipers,
advise one small hole either side of front cross member[not load bearing] .
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Daimler V8?
Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BOC 978A is a 1998 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1998 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 86,796 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 BOC 978A, 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 28 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BOC 978A registered?
BOC 978A is a 1998 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is BOC 978A safe to buy?
The MOT history for BOC 978A shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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