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H729 HJN

1990 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

199,555 mi
Last recorded199,555 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Daimler V8101,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH729 HJN
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 199,555 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 199,435 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 199,308 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 199,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 199,083 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 199,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 198,901 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 198,702 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 198,665 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

slight leak of power steering fliud from rack

Pass 30 Jun 2016 198,632 miles

slight leak of power steering fliud

Pass 1 Jul 2015 198,511 miles

slight leak from power steering

Pass 23 Jun 2014 198,256 miles

slight power steering fliud leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 197,725 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 196,932 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 196,590 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 196,199 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 195,990 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 195,415 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 194,932 miles

small pin hole offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 23 Jun 2006 194,380 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 194,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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H729 HJN is a 1990 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H729 HJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H729 HJN registered?

H729 HJN is a 1990 Daimler V8, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H729 HJN safe to buy?

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