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K510 KAU

1992 Daimler V8

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

122,620 mi
Last recorded122,620 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Daimler V8101,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK510 KAU
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 122,620 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 222,612 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,458 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise hand brake reading lower offside rear

advise millage not displayed

advise slight play in both front hub bearings

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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K510 KAU is a 1992 Daimler V8 in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K510 KAU, 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 K510 KAU registered?

K510 KAU is a 1992 Daimler V8, first registered on 13 November 1992.

Is K510 KAU safe to buy?

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