CarVerify

Free Car Check

HOJ 243W

1981 Daimler V8

Brown Petrol 3996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,149 mi
Last recorded12,149 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Daimler V866,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daimler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOJ 243W
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 12,149 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 12,146 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake locked on (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2009 11,512 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2008 11,029 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 11,029 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Feb 2008 11,019 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 9,889 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear seat base not secure

Pass 15 Feb 2006 9,410 miles

smell of fuel,corrosion to bulkhead,subframes

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
Full Daimler V8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HOJ 243W is a 1981 Daimler V8 in Brown with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1981 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 66,429 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 HOJ 243W, 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 45 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HOJ 243W?

You can check the full history of HOJ 243W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HOJ 243W registered?

HOJ 243W is a 1981 Daimler V8, first registered on 23 March 1981.

Is HOJ 243W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOJ 243W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HOJ 243W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HOJ 243W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.