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GSR 131D

1992 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,424 mi
Last recorded97,424 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Daimler V8101,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSR 131D
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 97,424 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,492 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 95,730 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 95,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,334 miles

dampness o/s steering rack

light scoring o/s/r disc

oil leak

rear diff wet/leak

Fail 10 Feb 2011 95,334 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

dampness o/s steering rack

light scoring o/s/r disc

rear diff wet/leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 95,309 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 95,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 94,921 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 94,921 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 94,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 94,293 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 94,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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GSR 131D is a 1992 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1992 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 101,305 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 GSR 131D, 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 34 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GSR 131D registered?

GSR 131D is a 1992 Daimler V8, first registered on 14 July 1992.

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