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D157 YUF

1986 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

60,420 mi
Last recorded60,420 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 Daimler V866,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD157 YUF
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,420 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 60,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 60,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside 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)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2005 59,839 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 59,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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D157 YUF is a 1986 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 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 D157 YUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D157 YUF registered?

D157 YUF is a 1986 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D157 YUF safe to buy?

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