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F251 OOU

1988 Daimler Super V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,803 mi
Last recorded91,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Daimler Super V890,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 OOU
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2011 91,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack mountings spongy

Pass 29 Oct 2010 91,283 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 91,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 89,178 miles

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

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

slight movement of steering rack under static load

Fail 6 Oct 2009 89,178 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement of steering rack under static load

Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,165 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2008 86,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2007 80,456 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 75,716 miles

Advise brake pressure warning light comes on.

Fail 27 Dec 2006 75,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 68,917 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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F251 OOU is a 1988 Daimler Super V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F251 OOU, 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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F251 OOU is a 1988 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 24 August 1988.

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