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ESK 427

1996 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,970 mi
Last recorded67,970 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Daimler V888,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 427
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,970 miles

Nearside rear of floor is very corroded but is outwith any prescribed areas.

Offside front steering rack bush is slightly worn.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,955 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,915 miles

Offside front steering rack bush has slight play.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,653 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 66,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 64,061 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 62,418 miles

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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ESK 427 is a 1996 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 88,260 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 ESK 427, 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 30 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ESK 427?

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What year was ESK 427 registered?

ESK 427 is a 1996 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is ESK 427 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 427 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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