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DOF 940V

1980 Daimler Super V8

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,707 mi
Last recorded94,707 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOF 940V
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 94,707 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

arches taped up

Fail 19 May 2008 94,693 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

arches are taped up

Pass 1 Jun 2007 94,144 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on main front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on rear arches and rear floors

front tyres cracking on walls

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

play in centre track rod o/s joint

play in n/s steering idler arm

slight exhaust blows from joints

Pass 2 Jun 2006 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on o/s/f cross member,o/s/f sill and rear wheel arches

long parking brake travel

play in centre steering arm o/s joint

slight play in o/s/r outer u/j

Fail 1 Jun 2006 93,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on o/s/f cross member,o/s/f sill and rear wheel arches

long parking brake travel

play in centre steering arm o/s joint

slight play in o/s/r outer driveshaft u/j

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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DOF 940V is a 1980 Daimler Super V8 in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 DOF 940V, 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 46 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 DOF 940V registered?

DOF 940V is a 1980 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 2 January 1980.

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