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C194 PPE

1985 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,522 mi
Last recorded45,522 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Daimler V888,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC194 PPE
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 45,522 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 45,472 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,447 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 45,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 45,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 45,128 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 45,091 miles

N/s/f upper and lower ball joint dust covers split

O/s/f shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

O/s/f upper and lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,057 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 45,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 44,891 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

n/s/f upper ball joint gaitor split

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

o/s/f upper ball joint gaitor split

Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,577 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,358 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 43,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,517 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,199 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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C194 PPE is a 1985 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 C194 PPE, 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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C194 PPE is a 1985 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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