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H681 DNA

1990 Daimler V8

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,217 mi
Last recorded121,217 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH681 DNA
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 121,217 miles

Corrosion under of body of vehicle

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,126 miles

All wheel arches have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,917 miles

corrosion around all wheel arches

Pass 14 Aug 2014 120,502 miles

All wheel arches have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2012 120,387 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 119,805 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 119,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 119,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 118,289 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 115,041 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 114,976 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 110,245 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 105,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H681 DNA is a 1990 Daimler V8 in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H681 DNA, 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 H681 DNA registered?

H681 DNA is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H681 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H681 DNA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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