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C170 BYN

1985 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,737 mi
Last recorded105,737 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2005
Typical for 1985 Daimler V888,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC170 BYN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2005 105,737 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 105,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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C170 BYN is a 1985 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C170 BYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C170 BYN registered?

C170 BYN is a 1985 Daimler V8, first registered on 20 September 1985.

Is C170 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C170 BYN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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