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J205 MLE

1992 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

9,892 mi
Last recorded9,892 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Daimler V8101,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ205 MLE
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 9,892 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 9,870 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 9,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 6,970 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 6,970 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 3,018 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 3,007 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2021 2,970 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 2,209 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 2,209 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 2,209 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 114,362 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2007 110,857 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 110,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 103,668 miles

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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J205 MLE is a 1992 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1992 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 101,305 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 J205 MLE, 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 34 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J205 MLE registered?

J205 MLE is a 1992 Daimler V8, first registered on 25 February 1992.

Is J205 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J205 MLE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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