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HJZ 446

1996 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,710 mi
Last recorded76,710 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Daimler V888,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 446
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,710 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,141 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 76,141 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,277 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sills,front to rear. (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sills,front to rear. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/outer sill. (5.2.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,967 miles

near side front outer sill rusting

small rust off side outer sill

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,965 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak off gas at centre of system (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner handle loose when door closed

Pass 24 Sep 2014 2,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,241 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 69,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,296 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,352 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,036 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,687 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,272 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 59,976 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 59,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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HJZ 446 is a 1996 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 88,260 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 HJZ 446, 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 30 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJZ 446 registered?

HJZ 446 is a 1996 Daimler V8, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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