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J779 UNC

1992 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,064 mi
Last recorded68,064 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Daimler V8101,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ779 UNC
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,064 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 68,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,578 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 67,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 66,598 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,079 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 65,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,077 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J779 UNC is a 1992 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J779 UNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J779 UNC registered?

J779 UNC is a 1992 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J779 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J779 UNC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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