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C12 DDS

1990 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,172 mi
Last recorded86,172 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 DDS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 85,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 85,731 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,657 miles

Offside Rear foglight partly insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2014 83,893 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,695 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 80,691 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,666 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 79,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,703 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 76,117 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 73,216 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 73,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,123 miles

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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C12 DDS is a 1990 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,602 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 C12 DDS, 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 36 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C12 DDS registered?

C12 DDS is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 24 April 1990.

Is C12 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 DDS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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