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H159 GJB

1990 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,225 mi
Last recorded115,225 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 GJB
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 115,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 115,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 113,474 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wiper blade in poor condition

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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H159 GJB is a 1990 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H159 GJB, 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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What year was H159 GJB registered?

H159 GJB is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H159 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H159 GJB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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