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D134 CLF

1987 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,988 mi
Last recorded77,988 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1987 Daimler V877,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD134 CLF
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 77,988 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,560 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 77,451 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,450 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 76,449 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,097 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working both lamps (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,717 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 74,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement linkpin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front / rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front / rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,706 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,354 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 70,012 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 70,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,782 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,597 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 68,593 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 68,590 miles

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

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

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

jacking points corroded

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

n/s rear inner wheel arch c orroded

o/s n/s sills corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 67,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 67,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D134 CLF is a 1987 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 77,586 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 D134 CLF, 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 39 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D134 CLF registered?

D134 CLF is a 1987 Daimler V8, first registered on 9 March 1987.

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