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G990 EAD

1990 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

93,588 mi
Last recorded93,588 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG990 EAD
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2019 93,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 92,951 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,637 miles

Steering rack bushes worn

Fail 1 Feb 2017 92,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack bushes worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,129 miles

play in steering rack mounting bushes. slight pas fluid seep from pas pipe.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 92,129 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

play in steering rack mounting bushes. slight pas fluid seep from pas pipe.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,693 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,647 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 90,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,869 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 88,869 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 88,258 miles

Rear brake discs worn & scored

Fail 29 Oct 2010 88,258 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs worn & scored

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,119 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 44,496 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,581 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 83,581 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 81,941 miles

slight/wear/in/steering/rack

Pass 3 Jul 2006 81,369 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 81,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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G990 EAD is a 1990 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 G990 EAD, 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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G990 EAD is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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