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C41 DHV

1986 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,719 mi
Last recorded84,719 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC41 DHV
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2014 84,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise offside rear and nearside rear panels corroded

both sides front tyres unevenly worn

brake warning light operating when brake applied

noise from offside front wheel and brake sticking slightly

vehicle underside very heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2012 84,117 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 84,117 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,744 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,215 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 83,215 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,328 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 82,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 81,701 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,701 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 80,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front lower crossmember under radiator corroded and thin

nearside front floor at transmission tunnel corroded and thin

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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C41 DHV is a 1986 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C41 DHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 40 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C41 DHV registered?

C41 DHV is a 1986 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 27 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C41 DHV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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