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F646 EDV

1988 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,726 mi
Last recorded93,726 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Daimler V882,413 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF646 EDV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,726 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 93,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

aircon belt mssing, exhaust hitting rear on n/s/r.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 92,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,079 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 91,993 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion in all steering,suspension and braking components

corrosion in both rear sills and sirrounding panels

front anti roll bar bushes worn

nearside rear door wont open

offside front tyre close to limit of wear

play in front and rear suspension bushes and joints

Pass 29 Jan 2008 91,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front bump stops insecure

front subframe corroding & damaged

front valance panel/crossmember corroding

general underbody corrosion/suspension components corroding

power steering rack damp

slight corrosion o/s/r lower sill/wheel arch/door shut

slight play in steering

suspension seems weak/low

Fail 28 Jan 2008 91,178 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front bump stops insecure

front subframe corroding & damaged

front valance panel/crossmember corroding

general underbody corrosion/suspension components corroding

o/s/f tyre just legal

power steering rack damp

slight corrosion o/s/r lower sill/wheel arch/door shut

slight play in steering

suspension seems weak/low

Pass 22 Sep 2006 90,722 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN AWAY

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

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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F646 EDV is a 1988 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F646 EDV, 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.

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What year was F646 EDV registered?

F646 EDV is a 1988 Daimler V8, first registered on 25 August 1988.

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