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DCH 115T

1979 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,843 mi
Last recorded83,843 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1979 Daimler V866,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCH 115T
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 83,843 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,676 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

oil residue underneath engine

Fail 30 Mar 2018 82,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil residue underneath engine

Pass 4 May 2016 82,186 miles

power steering rack looks damp

Front Inner brake pads appear low

corrosion and perishing to various suspension componants

oil residue

Pass 7 May 2015 82,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 81,880 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 81,718 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 81,435 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,872 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 80,486 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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DCH 115T is a 1979 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1979 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,482 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 DCH 115T, 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 47 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 DCH 115T registered?

DCH 115T is a 1979 Daimler V8, first registered on 10 May 1979.

Is DCH 115T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCH 115T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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