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DLP 42T

1978 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,918 mi
Last recorded95,918 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLP 42T
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,918 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 95,918 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 95,569 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,569 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,399 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 95,385 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 94,948 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 93,585 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 93,563 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 90,921 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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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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What year was DLP 42T registered?

DLP 42T is a 1978 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 24 November 1978.

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