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GNV 27N

1974 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,237 mi
Last recorded99,237 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1974 Daimler V869,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNV 27N
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,997 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,795 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2010 96,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2009 96,451 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 95,724 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 94,892 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 94,892 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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GNV 27N is a 1974 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,176 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 GNV 27N, 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 52 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GNV 27N is a 1974 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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