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E282 AAW

1988 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,925 mi
Last recorded162,925 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Daimler Super V890,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE282 AAW
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 162,925 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 162,921 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 154,216 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 154,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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E282 AAW is a 1988 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 90,740 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 Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E282 AAW, 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 38 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 E282 AAW registered?

E282 AAW is a 1988 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E282 AAW safe to buy?

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