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EHG 730D

1980 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1980 Daimler V872,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHG 730D
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,943 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 75,943 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 75,573 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 75,559 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 75,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in underseal unable to assess. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 75,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in underseal unable to assess. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 75,193 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 73,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 73,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,835 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,891 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,157 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 71,157 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,343 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,211 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 66,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,691 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

smell of fuel detected inside vehicle at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,377 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 59,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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EHG 730D is a 1980 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 72,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHG 730D, 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 46 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EHG 730D registered?

EHG 730D is a 1980 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is EHG 730D safe to buy?

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