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H253 XYU

1990 Daimler V8

White Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,025 mi
Last recorded39,025 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 XYU
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 39,025 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 39,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch

slight corrosion on offside rear outter sill cover

Fail 22 Oct 2014 39,023 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust slight leak at joints

front brake discs slighty worn

nearside fronr lower wishbone front bearer mount cracked

offside front upper wishbone inner bushes cracked

rear axle oil seal leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 39,021 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,010 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 38,315 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,366 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,971 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 36,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,358 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 36,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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H253 XYU is a 1990 Daimler V8 in White with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H253 XYU, 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 H253 XYU registered?

H253 XYU is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 26 September 1990.

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