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L257 GDV

1994 Daimler V8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,866 mi
Last recorded98,866 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Daimler V8107,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 GDV
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 98,866 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 97,726 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 97,658 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2008 76,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 95,561 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 94,206 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L257 GDV?

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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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