MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,866 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Daimler V8?
Based on 22,704 MOT tests across 2,052 vehicles.
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L257 GDV is a 1994 Daimler V8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 L257 GDV, 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 L257 GDV registered?
L257 GDV is a 1994 Daimler V8, first registered on 10 January 1994.
Is L257 GDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L257 GDV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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