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D47 KNF

1986 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,058 mi
Last recorded51,058 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Daimler V866,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD47 KNF
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 51,058 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 49,679 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 49,404 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 48,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,119 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,351 miles

Alternator belt very loose

Nearside Rear silencer clamp damaged

Offside Rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,254 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 46,199 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,710 miles

Both front & offside rear brake flexy hose ferrules corroded (recomend replacement)

offside & nearside rear fuel pipes poorly supported.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,490 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,747 miles

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 25 Oct 2011 40,063 miles

STORED CAR

Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,040 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,031 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,021 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,008 miles

Stored car.

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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D47 KNF is a 1986 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 D47 KNF, 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 D47 KNF registered?

D47 KNF is a 1986 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D47 KNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D47 KNF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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