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GLY 340T

1979 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,514 mi
Last recorded84,514 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1979 Daimler V866,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLY 340T
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 84,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak near manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working side lamps not working on side lamp switch position (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear fog not working

Pass 25 Jun 2009 84,507 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 84,461 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 84,461 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 84,443 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 84,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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GLY 340T is a 1979 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,482 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 GLY 340T, 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 47 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GLY 340T registered?

GLY 340T is a 1979 Daimler V8, first registered on 29 June 1979.

Is GLY 340T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLY 340T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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