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E39 RRP

1987 Daimler V8

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,070 mi
Last recorded78,070 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1987 Daimler V877,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 RRP
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,070 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 78,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis and floor corrossion

Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes deteriated.

both front tyres sidewalls cracking.n/s/r tyre on warning bars.

n/s/f sill holed.o/s/f and n/s/f inner sills holed.n/s/f jacking point corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,775 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 64,773 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner sill & floor corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area

offside front inner sill , outer sill & floor corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 6 Nov 2007 60,322 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front inner wheel arch & inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 60,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

nearside front inner wheel arch & inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,910 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 52,910 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

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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E39 RRP is a 1987 Daimler V8 in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 77,586 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 V8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E39 RRP, 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 39 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E39 RRP registered?

E39 RRP is a 1987 Daimler V8, first registered on 12 August 1987.

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