MOT Status
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Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?
Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DLP 42T is a 1978 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLP 42T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 48 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of DLP 42T?
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What year was DLP 42T registered?
DLP 42T is a 1978 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 24 November 1978.
Is DLP 42T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLP 42T shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DLP 42T have outstanding finance?
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