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L178 HYM

1994 Daimler V8

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,681 mi
Last recorded29,681 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Daimler V8107,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 HYM
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 29,681 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 27,270 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 26,821 miles

All coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 26,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 25,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic housing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 24,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 24,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,989 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 21,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,890 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 21,890 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 19,365 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 18,470 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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L178 HYM is a 1994 Daimler V8 in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 Daimler V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 107,166 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 L178 HYM, 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 32 years old, this Daimler V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L178 HYM registered?

L178 HYM is a 1994 Daimler V8, first registered on 6 July 1994.

Is L178 HYM safe to buy?

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