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CYL 84C

1984 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,335 mi
Last recorded84,335 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Daimler V864,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYL 84C
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,335 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 84,116 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 84,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 84,082 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 84,062 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,689 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 83,396 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 82,445 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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CYL 84C is a 1984 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 64,131 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 CYL 84C, 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 42 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CYL 84C?

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What year was CYL 84C registered?

CYL 84C is a 1984 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is CYL 84C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYL 84C shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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