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C204 BYN

1985 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,986 mi
Last recorded88,986 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Daimler V888,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC204 BYN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 88,986 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 88,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 88,955 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 88,616 miles

steering rack bushes perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2008 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

steering rack bushes perishing

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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C204 BYN is a 1985 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C204 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.

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What year was C204 BYN registered?

C204 BYN is a 1985 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 October 1985.

Is C204 BYN safe to buy?

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