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L80 BCH

1994 Daimler V8

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,217 mi
Last recorded103,217 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Daimler V8107,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 BCH
MakeDaimler
ModelV8
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 103,217 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 103,118 miles

slight play o/s/rack arm and o/s/front w/bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 102,945 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 102,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre seats folded down at time of test

front and rear pads not clearly visible

front coil springs corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

possible oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

slight corrosion under vehicle

slight play o/s + n/s front lower wishbone bushes

slight play o/s + n/s front upper wishbone bushes

Fail 29 Nov 2011 102,235 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre seats folded down at time of test

front and rear pads not clearly visible

front coil springs corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

possible oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

slight corrosion under vehicle

slight play o/s + n/s front lower wishbone bushes

slight play o/s + n/s front upper wishbone bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

centre seats folded down at time of test

engine management light illuminated

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 101,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f door handle sticking

o/s/r middle door wont open from outside

Fail 11 Jun 2010 101,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f door handle sticking

o/s/r middle door wont open from outside

Pass 27 Jan 2010 100,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 97,804 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 97,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 97,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 94,124 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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L80 BCH is a 1994 Daimler V8 in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L80 BCH, 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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L80 BCH is a 1994 Daimler V8, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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