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KFX 132F

1996 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 2548cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,329 mi
Last recorded60,329 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Daimler V888,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFX 132F
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,548cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 60,329 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 59,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 58,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,689 miles

play in wiper linkage

Fail 3 Jul 2017 58,689 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

play in wiper linkage

Pass 24 May 2016 58,681 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 58,664 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,664 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,615 miles

slightly damp around steering box but no leak found

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,504 miles

slightly damp around steering box but no leak found

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,380 miles

slightly damp around steering box but no leak found

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,225 miles

slight dampness around steering box

Fail 3 Jun 2009 58,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

oil leak from gearbox

slight dampness around steering box

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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KFX 132F is a 1996 Daimler V8 in Green with a 2,548cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 88,260 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 KFX 132F, 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 30 years old, this Daimler V8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFX 132F registered?

KFX 132F is a 1996 Daimler V8, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is KFX 132F safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFX 132F shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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