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E88 YDS

1988 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,922 mi
Last recorded58,922 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Daimler V882,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE88 YDS
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,922 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 58,922 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

engine starting to overheat

offside front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2005 57,401 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 57,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

BOTH FRONT WINGS ADVANCED CORROSION ON BOTTOM EDGE

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FLOORS ADVANCED CORROSION

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT FLOORS HOLED OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREA

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS ADVANCED CORROSION

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR ARCHES ADVANCED CORROSION

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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E88 YDS is a 1988 Daimler V8 in Green 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 V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 82,413 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 E88 YDS, 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 38 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E88 YDS registered?

E88 YDS is a 1988 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E88 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E88 YDS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E88 YDS have outstanding finance?

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