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E741 GJN

1988 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,566 mi
Last recorded97,566 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Daimler Super V890,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE741 GJN
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 97,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 92,818 miles

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

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 89,612 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 88,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,710 miles

advise slight movement at front and rear susp bushes

both sides front tyres unevenly worn

both sides rear brakes sticking slightly

eng oil leaks

footbrake efficiency just a pass

Fail 10 Apr 2015 85,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

advise slight movement at front and rear susp bushes

both sides front tyres unevenly worn

both sides rear brakes sticking slightly

eng oil leaks

footbrake efficiency just a pass

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,950 miles

dampness at offside front steering rack gaitor

oil leak at diff

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,216 miles

eng and diff oil leaks

nearside front outer wing corroded also outer sills and doors

Fail 5 Apr 2013 84,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

eng and diff oil leaks

nearside front outer wing corroded also outer sills and doors

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,473 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake im balance of 26 percent e

Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,462 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake im balance of 26 percent e

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,046 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 80,375 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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E741 GJN is a 1988 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E741 GJN, 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 E741 GJN registered?

E741 GJN is a 1988 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 9 May 1988.

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