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H653 FKV

1990 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,754 mi
Last recorded99,754 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH653 FKV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 99,754 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,000 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 98,993 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,104 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 98,104 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 97,254 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all brake flexi ferrules slightly corrded

all fuel and brake pipes coated in grease

body filler evident in offside outer sill

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front upper wishbone bushes have slight movement

nearside and offside front wheel bearing has slight play

slight lift in nearside front top shock mount

Fail 7 Aug 2008 97,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all brake flexi ferrules slightly corrded

all fuel and brake pipes coated in grease

body filler evident in offside outer sill

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front upper wishbone bushes have slight movement

nearside and offside front wheel bearing has slight play

slight lift in nearside front top shock mount

Fail 11 Jul 2008 97,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all flexi ferrules slightly corroded

body filler evident on offside outer sill

nearside and offside front upper wishbone bushes have slight movement

nearside front shock absorber top mount has slight lift

Pass 28 Jul 2007 96,452 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.o/s/f inner wheel arch/flitch,o/s & n/s floor & o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding †3.Slight play in front wheel bearings †4.Metal brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to coating)

5.Brake pads not checked

Fail 5 Jul 2007 96,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.o/s/f inner wheel arch/flitch, o/s & n/s floor & o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding †3.Slight play in front wheel bearings †4.Metal brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to coating)

5.Brake pads not checked

Pass 23 Jun 2006 95,307 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

osr tyre has slight sidewall damage acceptable at test only

Fail 23 Jun 2006 95,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

osr tyre has slight sidewall damage acceptable at test only

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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H653 FKV is a 1990 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H653 FKV, 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 H653 FKV registered?

H653 FKV is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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