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H149 FWK

1990 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,414 mi
Last recorded127,414 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH149 FWK
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 127,414 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 127,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 127,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2016 127,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 129,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 126,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 126,741 miles

both front hubs has slight play

both rear tyres inner wall's cracked

gearbox mount lower worn - has play

rear axel - oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 126,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front hubs has slight play

both rear tyres inner wall's cracked

gearbox mount lower worn - has play

rear axel - oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 126,592 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 126,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 125,916 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 125,464 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre 2mm welded repair patch on front subframe sealed and undersealed unable to fully check welds but all seem sound

Fail 5 Apr 2007 125,444 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 16 Feb 2006 122,374 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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H149 FWK is a 1990 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1990 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,602 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 H149 FWK, 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 36 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H149 FWK is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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