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D89 FHY

1986 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,064 mi
Last recorded114,064 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Daimler V866,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD89 FHY
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 114,064 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 114,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 112,603 miles

advise o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play.

advise wheel bearing on rear have slight play.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 110,935 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 110,933 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

upper and lower ball joint boots/covers split n/s/f

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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D89 FHY is a 1986 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D89 FHY, 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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What year was D89 FHY registered?

D89 FHY is a 1986 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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