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GIL 7157

1984 Daimler V8

Cream Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,605 mi
Last recorded83,605 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1984 Daimler V864,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 7157
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 83,605 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 83,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corosion on n/s and o/s front brake flexy pipe ferules.

slight oil leak from rear diff ;

Pass 12 Dec 2006 83,602 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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GIL 7157 is a 1984 Daimler V8 in Cream with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 64,131 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 GIL 7157, 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 42 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GIL 7157 registered?

GIL 7157 is a 1984 Daimler V8, first registered on 14 May 1984.

Is GIL 7157 safe to buy?

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