CarVerify

Free Car Check

GTW 199B

1979 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,623 mi
Last recorded66,623 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Daimler V866,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daimler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTW 199B
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 66,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,618 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 66,608 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,602 miles

o/s mirror

Pass 15 Jul 2016 66,598 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,590 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,580 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 May 2013 66,568 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 66,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 66,563 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 66,563 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 66,552 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,532 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,513 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 66,482 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 66,454 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 66,401 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 66,398 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)

engine smokes †

noise from steeing column

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
Full Daimler V8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GTW 199B is a 1979 Daimler V8 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GTW 199B, 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

How do I check the history of GTW 199B?

You can check the full history of GTW 199B by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GTW 199B registered?

GTW 199B is a 1979 Daimler V8, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is GTW 199B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTW 199B shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GTW 199B have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GTW 199B. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.