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E983 WWD

1987 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,256 mi
Last recorded97,256 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Daimler V877,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE983 WWD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 97,256 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 97,097 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 97,090 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 96,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 96,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 95,893 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 95,867 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,735 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 92,735 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 91,736 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 89,519 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 89,519 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 88,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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E983 WWD is a 1987 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E983 WWD, 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 E983 WWD registered?

E983 WWD is a 1987 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E983 WWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E983 WWD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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