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G383 DWM

1990 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,899 mi
Last recorded86,899 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG383 DWM
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,899 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe & bush has excessive movement (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 86,867 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle & cant be opened from inner (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,756 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 86,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 85,771 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 85,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 85,702 miles

slight dampness undr fuel tank, poss fuel or oil

Fail 14 Feb 2008 85,696 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight dampness undr fuel tank, poss fuel or oil

Pass 2 Feb 2007 85,499 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 85,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2006 82,526 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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G383 DWM is a 1990 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,602 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 G383 DWM, 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 36 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G383 DWM registered?

G383 DWM is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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