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K501 SFR

1992 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,822 mi
Last recorded89,822 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Daimler V8101,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK501 SFR
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 89,822 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,569 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive possibly steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 87,004 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 84,960 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,775 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 81,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,902 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,733 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 97,547 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 79,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

boot floor starting to corrode

damp around power steering pump / air con pump

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 May 2007 79,314 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both front outer sills holed and corroding

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 12 May 2006 79,062 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

front number plate cracked

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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K501 SFR is a 1992 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 K501 SFR, 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 K501 SFR registered?

K501 SFR is a 1992 Daimler V8, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K501 SFR safe to buy?

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