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KIW 4197

1970 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,441 mi
Last recorded15,441 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1970 Daimler V880,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIW 4197
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,341 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 15,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 10,395 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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KIW 4197 is a 1970 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 80,572 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 KIW 4197, 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 56 years old, this Daimler V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KIW 4197 registered?

KIW 4197 is a 1970 Daimler V8, first registered on 27 May 1970.

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