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C499 TPA

1986 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,579 mi
Last recorded92,579 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Daimler V866,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC499 TPA
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 92,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,556 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 92,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion all over including suspension and brake components

Fail 1 Jul 2011 92,428 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion all over including suspension and brake components

Pass 9 Jun 2010 91,827 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 91,827 miles

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 89,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 88,927 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 88,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 87,228 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 87,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2005 85,401 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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C499 TPA is a 1986 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 66,534 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 C499 TPA, 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 40 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C499 TPA is a 1986 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 February 1986.

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